Why You Should Avoid Free Phone Chat Numbers

Free phone chat numbers seem to be more popular than ever. They claim you get to talk to fun singles in your age group and sometimes even in your locality. But is this the truth? While it's true that there may be single people on these chat lines, it's unlikely that they are anywhere near you or even in your age group. What's more likely is that these companies are paying people to chat with customers on these lines to keep them interested and enticed. This isn't always the case, but it does happen. So, the person you think is really interested in you might just be a paid employee.

Then there's the free part. You can rarely get something for nothing in the world today, and chat lines are no exception. You may be able to get a free trial consisting of a limited number of minutes. A lot of the time, the companies aren't clear on how many free minutes, when they begin or when they end. You might think you're talking for free yet be racking up extravagant charges. If you ever do call these chat lines under the pretense of free minutes, make sure you are very clear about any hidden charges and about when your free minutes will end.

A better option if you want to chat with other people is to use voice chat rooms via the Internet. If you've got headphones or a mic and speakers, you can talk over long distances with people in chat rooms if you both have this type of service. VoIP is another way you can call people using your computer and save a bundle on long distance. When you converse via voice messenger on the computer, you're not left paying exorbitant per-minute rates like you are when you call chat lines. You might want to check into the various free instant messenger choices on the Internet today or do a search engine query to learn more about your various options.

Therefore, it's wise to avoid free phone chat numbers. Between the sneaky way that many companies sneak charges in and the questionable tactics they use to keep you on the line, these lines are designed to take your money and nothing more. There are other ways to meet people, even online, that are way more effective and enjoyable than calling these numbers.

Copyright 2007 James D. Sterling - All Rights Reserved

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