Local stores report rise in purchased phones over Ma Bell plans
Cedar Rapids retailers like Radio Shack and Ardan's note increasing sales of aentra flip and cordless phones. Customers seek alternatives to Ma Bell with features not offered by the phone company and many elderly buyers replace all home phones for purchased models.
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Ma Bell
Craig Wander
Radio Shack
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Wander
Rob Richards
Ardan's
Richards
Ae Bell
Northwestern Bell warns on unreported phones and FCC IDs
Ed Maddox of Northwestern Bell warns customers that any non company phone connected at a residence must be reported with FCC registration and ring equivalency numbers. Tests flag unreported sets, risking service discontinuation. customers may be charged $48 if issues stem from non Bell equipment.
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Ed Maddox
Northwestern Bell
Federal Communications Commission
Maddox
FCC
Credit card theft rampant across the nation
The piece cites a $1 billion fraud toll and about 5000 cards stolen monthly in the New York metro area. Experts note 50 million cards in circulation, with juveniles and organized rings key threats. Lawmakers limit liability to $50 per card, while most fraud occurs soon after charges and via sophisticated gangs.
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Sharon Johnson
New York Times Service
New York
Edward M. Shea
New York City
Police Department
America
Donald D. Drummond
International Association of Credit Card Investigators
Congress
John Ferry
Credit Card Service Bureau of America
Alexandria
Thomas Lynch
Chase Manhattan Bank
Visa
Los Angeles
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