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Read your phone bill carefully. Look for discrepancies in billing and company names. Question curious charges
-- call the company. If your questions are not answered contact the Public Service Commission.
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Know the name of your long distance company. When in doubt, call your local phone company to find out who it is. |
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Call your local phone company and request a PIC freeze to prevent slamming - the unauthorized change of your
long distance carrier.
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Consider Per line and Per Call Blocking to prevent the distribution of your name and phone number over Caller ID
units. Contact your local phone company and ask them to explain the service and associated Anonymous Caller
Rejection Services.
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Inquire about special calling plans which may be available to reduce costs. Enroll in a plan that meets your needs. |
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Stop unwanted telemarketing calls by removing your name from calling lists. The
Direct Marketing Association has information on
how to remove your name from various telephone, mailing, and email lists. There is a $5 charge to register online, and
registration is free if you do it by mail.
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You may get on the Georgia No Call List free by registering with the Federal Do Not Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222
or TTY 1-866-290-4236, toll-free. You must call from the telephone number you wish to register. You may register
online at www.donotcall.gov.
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Block 900-number calls for free. Your local telephone company provides this service, if available in your area. |
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Save money at payphones. Ask your long distance carrier about an access code or a toll-free number to reach their
operators. This will help ensure your calls will be billed at your carrier's rates, instead of possibly higher rates
charged by payphone providers.
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Stop unsolicited faxes. Report receipt of unsolicited faxes to your local telephone carrier by giving them the name
and telephone number located on the fax.
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