Who called from 9085542787

Disregard my last post. i read yours wrong thinking you called from the computer. My apologies.

Verizon’s Hidden Rip-off!  Beware Pay-Per-Call Phone Scams

Here is how it works. Scammers on Craigslist are ordering tough-to-identify pay-per-call phone numbers, and then list them on ads, baiting people to call and pay exorbitant fees. Common local exchange codes for pay lines are 976, 940, 915, 556, 554, and 550. “Ordinary looking phone numbers, like (908-554-2787) that are pay-per-call, often for $10 a call. The latest scam is to contact people with Craigslist ads, asking them to call back at one of these numbers. The caller is charged $10 to leave a message on an answering machine.
Verizon was aware of this activity since at least August and has done nothing to stop this. Innocent looking local 908 exchange #’s are being used to rip off the unsuspecting public. I just got my Bill and I was charged for pay-per calls I was unaware of making. They REFUSE to reverse the charges. Verizon told me and I quote "you should have checked the number out before you dialed it". I would like to know what happened to the customer attitude that the “customer is always right”! THERE SHOULD BE A RECORDING THAT IT IS A PAY-PER-CALL AND SHOULD GIVE PEOPLE THE OPTION TO ACCEPT IT OR NOT. Otherwise do not let these companies exist. I hold Verizon 100% responsible for this activity. In New York State pay per calls are outlawed using regular looking phone exchanges for this exact reason.
Verizon you are no longer the only game in town and I have 3 phone lines worth of business to take elsewhere! I would suggest you change your attitude real fast!

A follow up with Verizon's Reponse

Thank you for contacting the Verizon eCenter.  I have received your email dated 1/17/10 regarding a request for credits for direct dialed
calls on your Verizon bill.   My name is John, and I will be happy to
assist you.

I can understand the importance of your inquiry. According to our records, it appears that your inquiry was addressed by our Customer Service department on January 15, 2010. We show that management has denied your request for adjustment of the direct dialed calls in question

If your original request has been resolved, please disregard this message. If you require further assistance with your account, please feel free to respond to this email and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you for using Verizon. We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,
John
Verizon eCenter

Here is what I got today. Tried calling and got the message" Your call canoot be completed as dialed" I guess someone shut him or her down.
[email protected] to hous-n9xaq-157.
show details 8:01 AM (49 minutes ago)

From [email protected]
Hello I just noticed your ad on Craigslist and I would like to
speak to you asap...
Please call me at 908 554 2787*

James

If you are in New Jersey, contact the Verizon New Jersey Consumer Advocacy Group on 973-649-2172.  Contact your senator/rep to beef up NJ consumer protection so it's as good as New York.