Modem hijacking scam blows 2771 dollar phone bill
A Chetwynd resident faced a 2771.79 bill after his modem dialed a 900 number, videoparty com, from August 6 to 15. Telus reversed charges and warned on safeguarding against hijacking by reading terms, disconnecting unused modems, restricting dial up and 900 calls, and reporting fraud via 1 866 493 3414.
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PRRD backs regional policing model in the Northeast
The Peace River Regional District approved moving ahead with a made in the Northeast regional policing plan. Fort St. John Mayor Steve Thorlakson said the model shifts decision making to local leaders, with a central Fort St. John detachment and area offices. Funding would rely on land and improvements taxes in the city and on improvements only in rural areas. The vote included one dissent, with critics wary of funding shifts under the Fair Share agreement. Provincial plans touted, union of British Columbia municipalities conference noted for further clarity.
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