Usbi
Phone charge scam

Loretta96
12-14-2008
11

My 92 year old mother has been the recipient of USBI's phone charge scam for several months. We have been unsuccessful in having these charges removed. Her telephone company, AT&T, is aware of the charges. AT&T stated to me recently they receive complaints from their own customers involving USBI charges. Yet, AT&T claims they are only billing "third party charges". I wonder how much of the fee AT&T receives for these monthly charges.

Various web sites show many consumers have fallen prey to USBI practices without results from their phone company provider, FCC and other complaint resources.

I have attempted several times to request USBI cease these charges as they do not provide any long distance service.

I can't help but wonder if this is an overseas operation. Is the monies collected isn't going to a terrorist group against the USA?

But, if they are a USA operation, why doesn't FCC take action close them down. I have sent Complaint form 2000B to the FCC.

I think a class action lawsuit against the participating phone companies would assist in cleaning up this scam. I noted on several websites, Cincinnati Bell, Verizon and AT&T customers are being caught up in USBI fraudulent practices.