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==Bogus Internet services== | ==Bogus Internet services== | ||
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There are numerous scams that take your money for Internet services that you did not <span class="noglossary">order</span>, or that you were told were free. | There are numerous scams that take your money for Internet services that you did not <span class="noglossary">order</span>, or that you were told were free. | ||
In one scam, you get a call from a company offering you a free website for a certain period of time. The caller says you can continue the service for a small monthly fee and cancel at any time. The caller obtains your <span class="noglossary">contact</span> information and a description of your business. Then you receive a <span class="noglossary">bill</span>, whether or not you ordered the service. | In one scam, you get a call from a company offering you a free website for a certain period of time. The caller says you can continue the service for a small monthly fee and cancel at any time. The caller obtains your <span class="noglossary">contact</span> information and a description of your business. Then you receive a <span class="noglossary">bill</span>, whether or not you ordered the service. | ||