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%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% | | | How to Get Free Local Calls on New Pay Phones | | | | by | | | | Cyber Thief | | | | © 4/98 | | | %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% This is a simple technique that does not involve nails, paper clips, Red Boxes, or other items that probably won't work anyway. Interested? Good, let's get started.... Materials: * The number for 1-800-COLLECT * A pay phone that accepts incoming calls Procedure: Dial 1-800-COLLECT, 1-800-CALLATT or 1-800-BELLSOUTH, and follow the normal procedure for making a collect call. When the recording asks for your name quickly and clearly say "This is <insert your name> call me back at <insert pay phone number>! Now you hang up the phone and wait. The rest is up to the called party. If he/she is smart they'll reject the collect call charges and call you back at the pay phone. If the call is local, the pay phone charge is avoided! Example: Automated Collect Operator: "Say your name after the tone.....BEEP!" Caller: "This is Jon, call me back at 555-5555". A Few Notes: * Be sure to let the called party know in advance not to accept any collect calls from you when using this technique. * To find the pay phone number, look at the card on the phone. It should tell you what the number is. If you can't find the number, try dialing an ANAC to find the information you need. * This trick won't work if the pay phone you're calling from is a COCOT or doesn't accept incoming calls. The card on the phone will usually say something like "Outgoing calls only" or "Incoming calls blocked". If this is the case, move on. * Do not place your collect calls through a live operator when using this method. Conclusion: Well, that about raps it up! I imagine Bell could defeat this by not listing the pay phone number, or limiting the recording time you have after the beep. Although you can get the pay phone number easily by dialing an ANAC, and most collect call services give you ample time so you can pretty much say what you want. I'm not exactly sure how legal this is, although it doesn't sound good. So, watch your back! peace, -C DISCLAIMER: This file is presented for educational and informational purposes only. The author does not take responsibility for your actions if this material is used in any other fashion.