Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Re: Additional charges on a cell phone bill

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You need to complain to your cell phone provider. It is their responsibility to investigate and eliminate the charges if unfounded.

Unfortunately, they often do not do a good job and will take the word of third parties who add charges to your bill. If pressed, cell phone providers can usually trace back the calls, however, to determine whether or not the charges are valid.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.