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(Date Posted:05/14/2006 1:05 AM)
I didn't even know this site existed. Most of these articles I've posted have been around a while. This was the first time I saw this website. I am SO happy that there is a site out there dedicated to stop relay abuse!http://www.stoprelayabuse.com/Nigerian.fraud.0.htmlFrom the website main page:Internet Relay is an operator-assisted phone service for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired, but anyone can use it. All they have to do is go to one of the Internet Relay websites (run bySprint,MCI,AT&TorHamilton) and type a telephone number for the operator to dial. The operator then relays the conversation, typing what is said to the person on the computer and reading what is typed to the person on the telephone.There are no long distance charges with Internet Relay. Since there are no safeguards in place to ensure that only people who need the service use the service, Internet Relay has given overseas criminals free telephone access to a huge market of potential victims ? the U.S. and its territories.Heard enough? Learn how tosave Relay for those who need itandin 60 seconds or less, tell the FCC and Congress how to fix this mess. Too late? Learn what you can doif you've been a victim of Internet Relay fraud. Otherwise,click here for a description of typical Internet Relay scams.
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I may be your operator, but I am NOT your bitch!
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