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modem hijacking

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modem hijacking
Exploiting a user's analog modem with software that dials out to a 900 telephone number that charges a fee per minute of use. Also called "dialer hijacking" and "Internet dumping."


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Cramming, Slamming and Modem Hijacking The most unethical of billing errors is the intentional altering of the agreed upon terms between the client and provider.
The company is processing each billing dispute to determine which requests are from victims of modem hijacking and will receive a credit or in some cases a refund.
Telia had also continued to close the number series and destinations in foreign countries to where modem hijacking was directed.
 
 
 
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