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Calling Cards- 5/21/12
Whether it's for business or staying in touch with family overseas... calling cards can be a popular option. But it turns out cards can be risky and may not be your best connection. In today's On Your Side.... a Consumer Reports investigation finds it's buyer beware... and has a better option that doesn't leave you feeling all hung up.
Tips to avoid problems with prepaid calling cards
The Federal Communication Commission and Consumer Reports offer tips to prepaid calling card purchasers before they buy, plus where to turn if something goes wrong
FCC: Prepaid calling cards remain 'a trap'
PINs that don't work, murky fees, short fuse expiration dates and higher-than-advertised rates are among the prepaid calling cards' continuing flaws, says the federal agency
Shop wisely when buying prepaid calling cards
A Consumer Reports study finds they carry lots of fees but little helpful information
You Might Want To Run Those Prepaid Calling Cards Through The Shredder
Now might be the time to run those prepaid calling cards through the shredder. The Federal Communications Commission issued a temporary halt on the industry's deceptive advertising practices this month, following a Consumer Reports study on how they take advantage of international callers and low-income immigrants in particular.
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