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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 - Call Okie 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. If you don’t contact Call Okie or Chickasaw Telephone Company and you cut a line, Chickasaw may apply charges for the repair of the cut line. (48-hour notice requested.) 1-800-522-6543

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