Path: utzoo!telecom-request Date: Mon, 3 Jun 91 00:06 PDT From: John Higdon Newsgroups: comp.dcom.telecom Subject: Re: MCI $20 Promotion Reply-To: John Higdon Message-ID: Organization: Green Hills and Cows Sender: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu Approved: Telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Submissions-To: telecom@eecs.nwu.edu X-Administrivia-To: telecom-request@eecs.nwu.edu X-Telecom-Digest: Volume 11, Issue 420, Message 1 of 10 Lines: 43 Rick Anderson writes: > My question to the net: is it legally feasible to cross out this > endorsement message, sign the check, collect the $20, and then legally > expect to not be switched over to MCI?? If you want to be extra sleazy (and let your conscience be your guide), the following scam will work and will not cost you any money. It assumes existing service with PacBell and AT&T (mileage with other providers may vary ...) First, notify PacBell that you suspect that MCI is about to slam your service. A note will go into your records that you made the call and the normal charges to switch the account (in case the "slamming" occurs) will be waived. Then call AT&T and tell them the same thing. AT&T will for some fixed period repeatedly place PIC orders, changing your service back to AT&T. If it already is AT&T, the order is ignored. If not (and is MCI), your PIC will be switched back to AT&T. You will not be charged by PacBell because of the previous call the that business office. How do I know this will work? Recently, I had some dealings with a reseller who I expected to pull just such a trick (change my PIC). I called PacBell, who said that while nothing could be done to stop such an order, a note could be made in my records to allow the switches of the PIC without charge. At the same time, AT&T offered to repeatedly put through PIC change orders to specify AT&T. I was told to check for PIC and if I found that it was changed to call AT&T or PacBell immediately. > I realize they will probably switch you over regardless of what you > do, but by crossing out the endorsement message, haven't you taken > away the "ok" for them to switch you over? Remember, there is nothing to stop you from switching back, unless the "contract" states that acceptance of the money requires you to languish with MCI for some period of time. John Higdon | P. O. Box 7648 | +1 408 723 1395 john@zygot.ati.com | San Jose, CA 95150 | M o o !