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Helpful Facts
Fraudulent Charges
It is illegal to charge any calls to another per-
son’s telephone number or use a calling card
without his/her permission.
Persons placing such calls are subject to pros-
ecution and, if convicted, are subject to a fine
and/or imprisonment.
Harassing Calls
State and federal laws make it a crime to place
obscene or harassing calls. The penalty is a fine
and/or imprisonment.
Obscene or Annoying Calls
We hope it does not happen, but if you should
receive obscene, abusive, or threatening calls,
here are some guidelines to follow:
•
Just remember, you control your phone, not
the caller. So, hang up at the first obscene
word. Also, hang up if the caller remains silent
after the second time you say hello.
•
Do not give your name or address until the
caller has been properly identified.
•
Advise your children or guests not to give out
any information about who is at home when
you are away. Simply ask the Caller to leave a
message or to call back.
•
If unwanted calls persist, call Chickasaw
Telephone Company at 1-800-344-3401.
Unlawful Wiretapping
It is a crime under federal and state laws to wire-
tap or otherwise intercept a phone call unless
the consent of one or both of the parties actu-
ally participating in the call has been obtained.
(The exceptions are properly authorized law
enforcement offices, acting under court order,
according to state and federal laws.) The pen-
alty for illegal wiretapping can be a fine and/or
imprisonment.
Phone Safety Tips
Your telephone is one of the safest appliances in
your home or office. All the same, there are a few
precautions you can take:
•
Do not use the phone while in the bathtub,
shower or swimming pool. A phone dropped
in water could cause an electrical shock.
•
Avoid using your telephone during electrical
storms. In case of emergency, make the call
as brief as possible during these storms.
•
If you suspect a gas leak, report it at once,
using a telephone away from the area in ques-
tion. A phone’s electrical contacts can create
tiny sparks when you dial that, although unlike-
ly, could ignite concentrations of gas.
Digging or Drilling
Hours 7:30 am – 5:00 pm,
Monday-Friday
Before you attempt any digging or drilling on
your property, give us a call to avoid damage to
your telephone and other underground lines.
(48-hour notice requested.) 1-800-522-6543