Wireless Provider Sells YOUR Private Information

Verizon Wireless is selling your phone call data

Recently a small storm erupted over new legal language that Verizon Wireless is passing quietly on to its subscribers. It appears as though the cellular provider is changing its terms of service to give the company the right to share sensitive calling data with third parties.

To opt-out, call 1-800-333-9956

Customers who do not want their CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information) data shared need to call 1-800-333-9956 to "opt-out." Upon dialing the opt-out number, Verizon customers will be prompted for their phone number, billing ZIP code, and last four digits of their Social Security Numbers (in the case of businesses, their Employer ID numbers). Failure to opt-out will be interpreted by Verizon Wireless as"consent" to the company's data-sharing practices.

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Patrick L. Baird
Private Investigator