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I’m amazed this is legal, but apparently cell phone companies can offer a tantalizing contract in which texts are free, then change the deal without ensuring you are properly informed about it.
And who are they targeting? Young people who have the potential to get hooked on texting. It’s like the classic drug pusher’s strategy — the first few hits are free, and once you are hooked, the cost is hiked. Hooked on Text? Watch Out For Cell-Phone Rip-Offs! originally appeared on About.com Addictions on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at 11:49:54.
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