When Your Computer Calls Overseas ...Without Your Okay

Often, these sites claim to be "free" or advertise that "no credit card is needed," then prompt the user to download a "viewer" or "dialer" program.
Contributed by: Federal Trade Commission
Last Reviewed: 07/14/2021

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