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On October 28th, 2008, I called from Prague Airport to Beroun, small city 10 miles from Prague. My family lives there. Both cities are located in the Czech Republic. I called my wife to let her know I am all right. The call lasted 20 minutes. On November 6th, 2008, my credit card was charged twice - $92 and $42. The statement was funny: "Call From The Czech Republic". Finally, I paid $92 + $42 = $134 for twenty-minute local call....:-) I am trying to get my money back but I am very sceptical. The bank statement shows number 800-608-0575. I called this number and the guy named Tom denied talk to me about this incredibly high price and did not comment two charges for one call. He said that the name of company is International Credit Card Calls but they apparently change names. It si probably typical ripoff company. Check this complaint board:

http://800notes.com/Phone.aspx/1-800-608-0575

Finally, never use your credit card for phone calls from phone booths at Prague Airport.

Jan

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Seems like a rip-off indeed. In once used such a credit card phone in LA airport. I only inserted the card and picked up the receiver, then changed my mind because I couldn't find any price list. That only cost US$ 6,-- back then.

Seems like the calls are somehow rerouted via the US and charged at a ridiculous international rate of several US$ per minute.

My advice would be never to use any credit card phones in any airport .

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If you dispute the call, it is the credit card companies responsibility to try to get your money back. Believe me, they have a lot more clout than you do.

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Guess you should have used a cell phone and you didn't because ... ??? Even roaming charges on a US based phone would not exceed $2 a minute and maybe be only $1 a minute.

I strongly agree with #2. It's well worth disputing the charge. I have disputed 4 charges in my life and won every one of them, including one for over $400 US.

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