Caution When Researching 855 Numbers

You have certainly seen and heard much discussion about the pending release of the new 855 toll free area code phone numbers. It is very important to rely on trustworthy resources and to carefully consider all the information going around. Some entities are using questionable practices to entice people interested in a new 855 number. Learn all the information and be cautious. Deal with a service provider that has been around for awhile and who knows the industry.

Toll Free Numbers Reduce Security Risks

Concerns about Internet fraud and other scams can harm legitimate business sales. But business owners nationwide are finding solutions to this growing problem by using toll free phone numbers to communicate with their customers. Toll free phone numbers provide a sense of security for customers wary of scam businesses. Scammers won’t save the customer money by paying for the calls themselves. By offering toll free, business owners can distinguish themselves from the frauds.

We Have The CALEA Info

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Call Toll Free Number About Letter-Scam

Better Business Bureau offices across the U.S. have received concerns from consumers have about a letter they received informing them that they “qualify for an award of 2 (free) roundtrip airline tickets.” The letter comes from Nicholson Barnes, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based sweepstakes marketing company with an “F” rating, the lowest letter grade assigned by BBB. This is labeled as a scam. If you receive that letter or any similar questionale correspondence, call toll free toll-free 1-800-552-4631 to check out the business.

Hotlines Connected Populace to Municipal Services

Every one of the 50 States have 1-800 hotline phone numbers advertised for citizens to report crisis situations, health concerns, child neglect, environmental problems, and to request constituent assistance. Nationwide, smaller government agencies–counties, towns, and villages—are likewise beginning to offer their residents 1-800 numbers to report concerns and to ask questions.

2010 Updated Government Toll Free Numbers

This is a good resource for all the Federal government toll free phone numbers available: http://www.info.gov/toll-free.htm

New Obama Policy To Help Vets. Info Through Toll Free.

On the heels of the Obama administration’s new veterans policy, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced an easier process for Veterans seeking health care and disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), with the publication of a final regulation in the Federal Register. Disability compensation is a tax-free benefit paid to a Veteran for disabilities that are a result of — or made worse by — injuries or diseases associated with active service. For additional information, call VA’s toll free benefits number at 1-800-827-1000.

Learn About 855 Numbers Now.

Ever since we heard last week that there appears to have been a formal recommendation to the FCC f the release of the new 855 toll free area code numbers, there has been some information circulating that conflicts with other info making the rounds. But no matter the details, it is time for consumers to learn how to obtain their own custom 955 number as soon as the pool becomes available. Potential subscribers should contact a reputable toll free service provider and learn how to prepare to get a new custom 855 toll free phone number.

Brokers Should Be Warned

Some people in the toll free industry would be benefitted by remembering that according to regulations enacted on April 11, 1997 by the Federal Communications Commission, toll free phone numbers cannot be sold or brokered under any conditions. These rules were approved after the FCC fielded numerous complaints about price gouging for catchy vanity numbers and popular numeric sequences and they are still active and enforced.

Day 83. Toll Free Continues To Help With Oil Spill Info

Day 83 and the oil is still gushing through the Gulf Of Mexico. Florida State officials are trying to connect with people and information through a toll free telephone number. If oil is sighted on Florida’s coastline report it to the State Warning Point at 1-877-2-SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335).