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Telemarketer Blows Whistle on Tape-Altering Scam

Posted by timothy on from the sir-just-answer-the-question dept.

Recently, Florida-based telemarketing firm Epixtar is frequently accused of cramming an extra $30 onto phone charges of small businesses, yet has proof of legality by recording their calls. Until they laid off some people, one of whom has blown the whistle. The companies' cramming tactics become "legal" by altering those taped recordings to include a quick statement about the $30 charge. MSNBC has the article, including a short audio clip of a sample call.

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  1. What? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    If people agreed to pay the $30 fee, why do they think they can not pay it if they complain now?

  2. The answer is A by GnarlyNome · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    because no one should let telemarketers breed

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    Diplomacy is the art of saying "Nice doggie" until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
  3. OVERRATED!? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    WHAT THE FUCK KIND OF GAY SHIT IS THAT? WHY ARE ALL YOU FUCKING MODERATORS SO GODDAMN FUCKING STUPID. FUCK OFF BEFORE I FUCK ALL OF YOUR FUCKING MOMS.

    FUCKERS.

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  4. Re:Man... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    are you fucking nuts? you dont have any ethics so a mother fucking asshole like cant be relied upon to understand what good business is. Your a pathetic excuse for a dog.