Compare them to what you are currently paying. Some customers are on a local toll calling plan that allows a certain amount of calls for a flat monthly rate. If you are, compare that rate with what you would be charged in total in per-minute charges for the calls you make in a typical month. Educate Family Members and Office staff. Decide who is authorized to make telecommunications decisions at your home or office and let everyone else who might answer the phone know.
Slammers often target children, baby-sitters, housekeepers, and receptionists.
Read the Change of Service Forms Carefully. Read Your Pacific Bell Telephone Bill. Carefully read your monthly bill and watch for unauthorized changes to your service or any unusual pages, company names or charges. Verify Your Service Provider. These calls must be placed from the telephone number to be verified.