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From: linc@tongue1.berkeley.edu (Linc Madison)
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Subject: Re: How to Get a 900#'s Address
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X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 47, Message 1 of 12


Doug Reuben wrote about getting addresses for 900 companies.  I ain't no
lawyer, so I can't say for sure if this applies, but...

In California, it is illegal to advertise anything that asks you to
send money to a P.O. Box without also giving a street address.  This
law as it stands probably doesn't apply to 900 companies, but a good
argument could be made to your local legislator that it should be
extended.

(Of course, the better idea is to just outlaw ALL 900 and 976 service.)


Linc Madison  =  linc@tongue1.berkeley.edu


[Moderator's Note: The only money you send in this case goes to the
telco, acting as collection agent for the information provider.
Although telco typically uses a Lock Box / Remittance Box to receive
money -- your monthly payment -- they have a street address also.  PAT]