900 Numbers
Three guests talked about 900 numbers and the problems that are arising from them. Callers are charged for each minute of use in exchange fo… read more
Three guests talked about 900 numbers and the problems that are arising from them. Callers are charged for each minute of use in exchange for information or a service. The numbers have come under increasing scrutiny lately with the proliferation of fraudulent services, charging callers for information that could otherwise be obtained free of charge, or not providing the services promised. close
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- Barry Cutler Representative Federal Trade Commission
- Linda Golodner Executive Director National Consumers League
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