05.20.24 International Phone Use / Warning: The Toll Collection Scam

The Clark Howard Podcast Podcast

In this episode - did you hear about the T-Mobile customer who received a six figure bill for an international trip? Get Clark smart advice for traveling overseas with your phone. Also today - there’s a new warning out about a scam trying to collect money from you from phantom tolls.

  • International Calling: Segment 1
  • Ask Clark: Segment 2
  • Toll Collection Scam Warning: Segment 3
  • Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

  • PhoneArena: This T-Mobile customer got a $143442.74 bill after a three-week Switzerland vacation
  • The Best International Phone Plans
  • Google Fi Wireless: My Experience as a Five-Year Customer (Pros and Cons)
  • Hello Mobile
  • How To Choose the Best Charities for Your Donations
  • What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
  • Alert: FBI issues warning on toll road smishing scam
  • USA TODAY: Road toll 'smishing' texts on the rise, FBI says: Here's what to know
  • E-ZPass Group - Home
  • T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 5 Things To Know Before You Sign Up
  • How To Prevent, Report and Repair Identity Theft

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  • Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275

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