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The Bureau of Consumer Protection of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) presents the full text of the fact sheet entitled "Toll-free Telephone Number Scams," published in May 1997. The fact sheet discusses the FTC's 900-Number Rule, which requires a company to ask the consumer to pay for entertainment or information services with a credit card before the service is provided. If consumers do not use a credit card, the company must provide the consumer with a security device to prevent other people from using the phone to charge calls to the services. The bureau highlights presubscription agreements, unlawful practices, and how consumers can protect themselves.