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Old 12-14-2007, 01:42 AM
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A Canadian man has been shocked to receive a mobile phone bill for nearly $85,000 (£41,000).

Piotr Staniaszek thought he could use his new phone as a modem for his computer under his $10 unlimited mobile browser plan from Bell Mobility.

He downloaded high-definition movies and other large files unaware that this incurred massive extra charges.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7141935.stm
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another story of phreaking victim. google on it.
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oh well maybee he learned a lesson.
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EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS - HAHAHAHAHAH. that is actually pretty funny. I wonder what happened in the end and if he had to actually pay?
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lol this is hilarious. But to be honest, I'd hate to be this guy!
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I would never pay this. Kind of ridiculous.
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