TECHNOLOGY BLOG

On this Blog we offer our casual and very occasional musings, notices, alerts and other possibly helpful information that generally is technology oriented. You might find helpful links and references on a variety of tech subjects.

TELECOM TIPS & TRICKS:

• LD SCAMS: A practice that now seems common place goes as follows: The bad guys leave you a voicemail or text message with an area code outside the US, but with a familiar looking 3 digit area code format. You return the call, which is automatically forwarded to a pay-per-call service that invoices through a LEC billing service arrangement, and you are stuck paying for the expensive international call on your local/cell phone bill. You can't easily chase these out-of-country bandits, and the carriers are unsympathetic. Beware of strange area codes and compelling messages (your relative was injured in a wreck, your relative lost his wallet, etc.)
  
  
• BOGUS INVOICES: Be careful of familiar looking invoices from companies who are cleverly disguised as providers of routine directory services, such as "Yellow Pages" and similar titles. Same for copier services, web domain renewals, etc. The invoice appears like a renewal and we have seen many in the $195 to $995 range. The unsuspecting office manager or accounts payable clerk can easily be fooled by this scam.
  
  
• MORE TIPS & TRICKS: If you have any favorite tips, tricks or traps, let us know so we may post them here for all to share. E-mail: visitor@cofran.com

OLD-SCHOOL BUSINESS TELECOM ITEMS:

• Our widely noted and ever popular Telecom Links List is back on-line once again. Extensive link list, and very helpful to those who in the telecom industry.
  
  
• From the dusty archive, our Telecom Self-Administration Book. "Administration of Small and Medium Size Telephone Systems". (I warned you it was very old, same for LD book below).
  
  
• From the dusty archive, our Telecom LD (Long Distance Carrier Services) Book. "Technology Of Long Distance Services In The Telecommunications Marketplace"
  
  
• From the dusty archive, our Telecom - Office Move Issues (re voice & data telecom systems) List. Thought joggers when faced with an office move - - what to do about moving or replacing corporate telecom infrastructure.

PATIENCE: Bear with us, we are just getting this Blog page started. We welcome your suggestions and comments.

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