Telstra Scam

[Goldenblue]

Just received this in an e-mail.

Not sure if it is true or not, but interesting. I would not put it past Telstra as they are a bunch of corporate greedy thieves...

Telstra Directory Assistance

Did you know that there is a number for directory assistance that
is FREE.

It is 1223 (as opposed to 12 455 where this is charged at 25 cents)
and is exactly the same service. Apparently Telstra under Government
law is supposed to provide a free operator service - hence the number 1223.
They are trying to make as much money as possible with the number
12455.

You might like to pass this on..

 

[Mr Eagle]

UNTRUE.

Both are free from home phones and Telstra payphones, and charged from any other phone. The only difference is that 12455 can connect you to the number you're after for a fee.

...or so my phone book says

 

[M29]

I tried that a while back and this is what appeared on my bill.

 

[Docker_Brat]

Originally posted by M29
I tried that a while back and this is what appeared on my bill.

That was a killer, NZ Telecom got in deep smeg for that and had to apologise