Google confirms it uses dummy phone numbers to record calls with local services

Posted by trumped on Saturday January 26, 2019 @08:29PM
from the thestar.com dept.

https://www.thestar.com/vancouver/2019/01/21/google-confirms-it-uses-dummy-phone-numbers-to-record-calls-with-local-services.html

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Re:Google confirms it uses dummy phone numbers to record cal... by hnnh44 on Sunday January 27, 2019 @11:55AM (#19012496)

Is this even news? This has been common practice for 10+ years in online lead generation businesses. I'm sure it's roots extend further back than even that...

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