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14129	2001-06-14 00:15:00	Twice now I have been charged for a call to Britain (Phone Number 44 700 5901016) on my Telecom Account. As I know I didn't make the call it must have been made through my computer via the internet. I use Zfree and don't download anything that requires payment. Has anybody else had a charge for the same number on their phone account? Is there anything you can do or any software which prevents your computer dialing an overseas number? Many thanks Johnny	Guest (0)
14130	2001-06-14 01:01:00	Hi Johnny, My neighbour has had an unexpected international call to the UK appear onthe telecom account as well,from memory it was about $14 & the location was the saycelles islands. We think that the kids have been up to mischief & downloaded a small exe file from an adult site,& when they clicked on it,it has created a new dialup connection & dialed the uk.(the kids denied it) one way to stop it would be to get a toll bar on your phone.I think you can get a pin number so you can still make toll calls yourself. Have a look in dial-up networking & see if there is an unusual connection listed. regards Steve.	Guest (0)
14131	2001-06-14 05:25:00	Hi Steve, You hit it right on the head. In my dial-up connections list there was a strange connection (called 'Go In Direct') which I suspect has taken the liberty of dialing the UK of its own accord. Many thanks for the assistance - you've probably slashed my future phone bills in half! Johnny	Guest (0)
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