Video Relay Service

Do you know that the relay service is being abused? Internet relay is designed for deaf or hearing impaired people. But con artists and pranksters abuse the service. Post here to share your knowledge.

Someone called me using a relay service from thier IM. How do i find out who the person calling was? I was getting harassed last night and after I turned off my phone whoever this was left relay messages on my voicemail. I want to know if there is any way to find the username of the person doing this.

I just got a relay message or operator or relay service call over the phone at the office? What the hell is this BS about? I know it has to do with sales but I'm wondering if this kind of thing is normal?

Has anyone gotten a response via a relay service for the deaf on a puppy they have for sale that is fishy? This person contacted me through a relay messenger and asked for photo and more information. to his e-mail address. He claims to be wanting to buy the dog, but has claimed to need to have "his associate send not only the money for the dog, but shipping and additional money that I am to give to the shipper for "other" items they are to ship. Obviously this must be a scam and I don't know who to report it to.

How do you make a direct call to a TTY from a Computer without using the Relay Service? Relay services are horrible...don't have a landline or cell phone. Want to call Mom directly and have a real conversation. Mom don't have a video phone she is old school Deaf.

Does anyone know specifically what i need to do to get relay service for a tty phone i have a dsl phone line.? I need to be able to pick up my phone, dial the party i need to communicate with, and see the text words that they are saying on days my hearing aid isn't enough to get a clear sound. Whwere do I call to get this service and about how much will it cost me.do i need another phone line?

Where can I find some kind of free phone relay service for my deaf sister in the state of WA? She has no comp no phone nothing and she has a son... Can some one please help???

Is there a relay service for deaf people in Ireland? I know that in the USA there are several telecommunications companies that offer relay services for the deaf, I'm wondering if it is the same in Ireland?

What is the over-under on spammy "watch the game online" questions today pushing some kind of tv relay service?

What would you call community service events such as Relay For Life or a Kidney Walk? What would be some words to describe community service events such as these, what exactly would you call them?

How can I become an at home customer service rep or relay rep in the state of Oklahoma? I am a single mother of 4 children. I need an at home job to help with the cost of daycare. I have looked online and really do not know where to start. If anyone has any web pages or any other helpful news or tips, please let me know. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.......

How do you feel about Bush removing Video Relay Service? I am hearing impaired and I got an urgent letter from Sorenson Video Relay service... And its saying that Bush is deciding to cut - off VRS and make all of us Hearing Impairs go back to TTY/TTD where we have to suffer from dealing with LOOONG delays of GA and SK and so on. You are probably puzzled about Video Relay Service, are you? go to www.sorensonvrs.com and you will see what it is. I'll give you a description of it: Its like a webcam, and when I make a phone call to a hearing individual, an interpreter comes up and she/he calls the number I provide. And we wait till a person picks up and answers. Then we use sign language to communicate. its FAST and EASY to understand anyone w/o having to use words and it so much fast for us. If you really do want to help us, all you have to do is type in a "signature" and I will copy this after the end of this week and mail it to my congressman/woman. Here's mine: 1. Emily Hastings, Utah, tha_silver_accord@yahoo.com Thanks :) Emily We deaf people are trying to keep this VP going w/o having to go back to TTD and TTYs. So if someone supports our needs, they and use a "signature" to tell our government that we want to keep VP going for as long as it lives. Since we do really need it. Its Bush that is deciding that cause HE is paying for it. Its really hard to explain... He pays the interpreters to interprete for us, he pays the bill that we call to others to communicate. Its free for us. If we can get a lot of signatures, we can continue using Video Relay Service. and not TTYs. Does that help? In addition, our congress does all the work to debate in the house of reps and demos to pass another bill to have the president sign it as acception or veto it. Why is Bush trying to cut medicaid and medicare off? Surely he's trying to do that to our ADA provided services, too. Not everyone can survive.

Is there any service online like IP Relay but legal to make calls for people who can hear? Is there any service online like IP Relay but legal to make calls for people who can hear? Like for example, you want to call your house but no one has a phone, but you do have a computer...or for the fun of it. :) Don't say anything to do with a mic, I want to hear a person say it in a professional voice like they do on IP Relay, and I don't want it to be me saying it.

does the aa relay service only take you from county to county?

Relay Service? How do I find out how to work for one? Does anyone know how/where I can get information on how to apply for a relay operator ? (Those who do calls for the hearing impared?)

Relay Service Job (telecommute)? Im looking for a part time job in relay service company. i live at oklahoma city, ok. do you guys know any company like this in oklahoma or any company that offer relay service telecommute? thanks in advance

Can i use an internet relay service to activate my Capital One credit card? Good day to you. I need to activate my credit card at Capital One soon but am hearing impaired. I have emailed Capital one about a week ago but no reply. I have a few questions. I am planning on using an internet relay service to activate such as i711. Is this ok? If i use an internet relay program would i still need to have them dial Capital One's TTY number? This will be my first time using this service. I also cannot type too fast so would it my possible to get some of the questions that the automated system asks so i can prepare some of my answers ahead of time? Thank you for your time Jason

If my friend used an IP relay service through AIM to prank a radio station, can he get in trouble? Well, he called the radio station and said something stupid like "v*gina please". I HAD called using the service earlier, but only because I didn't really want to talk live on-air - but then he had to use it for a prank. We listened, and the host said he called the police and he's going to call the relay service. Now, note, we used this through AIM (like, you type what you want the person to say, and they say it to the other end of the line)! So, is it even possible that they can find anything other than his screenname? He plans on not even using that screenname. And could I get in trouble for doing this? Sorry, I'm a little freaked out. I would never prank phone call a radio station, that's just a stupid thing to do...

Looking for a FREE text message relay service? I want to have people text me to a alias@alias.com address, which handles the sms msg then forwards it to my vzw cell phone. I would also like to be able to send a txt msg from my vzw phone, be forwarded to its destination but show the alias@alias.com addy to the recipient. I just want to keep my cell acct free from spam. If I had to, I could change the relay service if spam got out of control. Anything free out there that can do this? Also as an FYI. My cell has no browser service plan enabled and no data plan. Just voice & standard text messaging.

is it illegal to use IP relay to make legitimate calls if you are not deaf? I know someone who used this service at school, and was punished severely because our principal claimed that use of the IP relay service by someone that isn't deaf is illegal.

Will Relay for Life count as community service? For hours I mean. I know its a community event, but does one get hours for being a walker? thank you! I will be doing it either way, but I'd just like to know! :) And yes, it is for a high school requirement. :)

what is meant by 'traffic shaping' and Quality of Service and compare the mechanisms that Frame Relay, ATM? Briefly explain what is meant by 'traffic shaping' and QoS and compare the mechanisms that Frame Relay, ATM and MPLS provide for this

Who's familiar with the IP Relay Service ? has anyone tried it yet? how was it? i worked as a relay operator too =)

how can deaf people use the relay service in ireland when we have a really bad one in Ireland?

What kind of internet service should i get? I have NO phone bill, nor do I want one. I have NO cable bill, nor do I want one. I use a cell phone exclusively and have no interest in having to sign up for cable and phone service just so I can "bundle" internet service. I relay don't know what service is best. I live in Northern AZ if this makes a difference. Again, all I want is INTERNET. No phone service, no Television service. Thanks for your help.

How do you reset the service (spanner)on a citroen relay 2.8 hdi .2002?

is it illegal to use tty relay services if you're not deaf? i need to use it to get through to an agency who is not picking up their phones.

How do I configure frame relay on Cisco Routers (DTE End)? I need to configure frame relay with DLCI links 100 and 101 to a Example Service Provider Frame relay switch (which is already configured) so I just need to work out the configuration for the two routers on the DTE end. Thanks in advance

has anyone got a prank call from ip relay to my cell? How can I stop them from coming? I ve been getting calls from ip relay with prank messages. This service was supposed to help the deaf. They were really dirty messages which said my name as well. What should i do?

does relay for life count as community service? i really need community service hours in order to graduate..

my company is forcing me to lie about service related issues and I refuse to. What should I do? I work for a company that has a long history of lying to its customers about which products it provides, and also lies about causes of service related issues which I am supposed to relay to the customer. I refuse to lie and have documented this in several emails, are there any legal rights I have? This is a small company (around 40 people) so all the lies come from the owner himself. What else should I do besides look for another job?

Would donating money or something to a good cause be considered community service? Would baking cookies for the troops, donating money to relay for life (cancer organization), or doing Bottles for life (an organization mde for preventing mothers from aborting there child) a way of community service? What about baking cookies for troops. I have done that. That is getting your hands dirty. And for Relay for life I didn't write a check. I helped a friend run a fundraiser. Would that count?

Hello, does anyone know which fuse and relay for rear screen heater for my 1997 VW Sharan Vr6 GL auto? The switch lights up when held on but no relay clicks and no mirrors or screen is defrosted. Also the drivers heated seat doesn`t work the relay under the seat clicks but no heat, are they separate faults? Many thanks Kevin ps thanks for solving the service reset problem on my other sharan, much appreciated.

What are some upcomming community service events in CT? I'm a Senior in High School and I'm looking for some community service events in CT that I can participate in. I'm most interested in Habitat for Humanity projects, Red Cross blood drives, cancer walks such as Relay for Life, etc. If anyone knows of some upcomming local events like these, or anything at all, please let me know. I'm trying to accumulate as many community service hours as I can. thanks :)

when did the deaf relay phone services begin and how did it get started?

Does anyone out there own a Saturn Relay? I purchased a 2005 Saturn Relay...I really love this car. It has everything that I want and need in a vehicle, it had less than 19,000 miles when I bought it, still in factory warranty...however...Saturn corporate has had to extend the manufacturers warranty because we have been to service sooooooo many times with it. One thing after another goes wrong. Not a joke, I am down at service at least twice a month for things going wrong. Just curious if anyone else has one and what are the issues that you have?

how do you reset the service (spanner)on a citroen relay 2.8 hdi .2002? its the service light , not low brake fluid light >> CHEERS

Would a wrist tattoo distract from my job? I'm wanting to get tattooed on the insides of my wrists. I'm also planning on working at the Relay Service for Deaf people, or being an interpreter. Would having tattoos so close to my ever flailing hands be a major distraction if I were to sign for a career?

One more thing: On 86 BMW 325: How does one get oil service light, or change oil light to go off? On the 86-325, these lights make no sense since I don't have an owners manual. Also, the indicator lights after the oil service light, not the Brake linning light, the one dot yellow, the dot reds. And, how do you know if the electric fan or the relay is defective?

Video Relay Services? Does anyone know when Video Relay Services for the Deaf were available throughout the entire United States of America

is there a sheet or something you need to fill out to log community service for a college application? colleges want to know how much comm. service you do. how do you relay the info to them

Do i need a relay Harness for my HID headlights? Ok I just bough an HID kit for my 1997 ford taurus and i keep getting mixed answers on other sites hoping i can get a clear answer here and some people run their HID without a relay and some run then with a relay the kit doesn't come with a relay and the customer service said that a relay is not necessary but i really want a second opinion

Why do I feel so alone when doing community service work? Currently I am chairing a local Relay for Life in memory of my brother who died of cancer 7 years ago at the age of 16. Therefore, my passion and dedication is high. But cancer affects us all, why do I have to practicaly force people into helping, participating and even donating minimal funds?! AHHHH! I am so frustrated right now!

If you work in the "customer service" field, what helps you keep and show your confidence? Not only in yourself and what you relay to customers, but also for the company? We all notice those people when we go to places whether it be the grocery store, a doctors office or mcdonalds. They wear their company uniform proudly, smile genuinely and stand by the beliefs or system of the company. If you are someone that your confidence stands out while at work (no matter what your true confidence level really is), what things or tools allow you to have your confidence?

How reliable is iPhone service in Albuquerque, NM? I was debating whether to get an iPhone or not and the only thing holding me back is the horror stories I have heard about AT&T's service. I was wondering if there were any locals that could relay any issues they might have had.

Do deaf relay operators ever steal credit card numbers? A lot of companies refuse to accept credit cards any other way than by phone. This means deaf people have to give their credit card numbers to deaf relay operators. But is that safe? Or does it make the deaf person vulnerable to ID theft? Obviously a good company would accept credit cards on their website. But deaf people can't always do business with good companies, because sometimes the services they need are only provided by bad companies.

Researching on Relay and TTY Phone for Improvement? While I was reading some question, I have a very good creative idea and have a idea for improvement to TTY phone products. How much is the TTY and relay service? Does any of the TTY phone are wireless or easy to manage in the house? In a TTY phone, does it transmit a certain signal to through a phone line to the operator? How does it grab your or their attention? I know I probably open that idea soon but I like to be creative. Can you help me out with this questions? Even if you think it impossible, this can be crack by installing alternative way.

What kind of trouble can I get into for using IP Relay to prank call someone? I heard about the IP Relay service (it's supposed to be for people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate) because one of my friends prank called me. I recently found out some really personal information about this girl with whom I have a mutual animosity with, and I used IP Relay to mess with her.. It got out of hand and I heard she wanted to file a subpoena against whoever made that call. What kind of trouble can I get into for that?

Why should I have to press ANY number on the telephone for service in English? The guy who invents a way for telephones to relay stored information about a user's native tongue to an automated system so the caller doesn't have to be asked their language or key it in is going to get RICH! Hmmmm!

Is there any way to trace a number called using IP relay? My friend used an online service to do this. Now the radio station guy said he called the police and the kid is getting in trouble with the law. Is this possible? He made no threats whatsoever.

To communicate online in real time with someone else who is at the same internet service as you are, you must? 1st create a [n]? newsgroup or Archie search or address book or buddy list? when multiple people exchange messages in real-time in a discussion group, such as those raising orchids, this process is referred to as an internet relay; [chat or collaboration or e-meeting or online service?

What does Adobe Flash Player 9 do? Is it used to save documents to a file? I want to save a printed conversation from a relay call. When I click "save conversation" a window appears telling me a script in the Adobel Flash Player 9 is causing it to run slowly and if it continues to run my computer may become unresponsive. I don't know if I should download the software for it to correct this problem. I want to be able to save those conversations from the relay service (phone communication for the deaf and hard of hearing)

Touch plate (low voltage) electrical system in 45 year home need service in Sacramento area any electricians? Need new relay installed. Any electricians in the Sacramento, CA area work on these systems?

Can you SMS 000 or other emergency numbers? In case of emergency (i.e. Armed robbery) where you can't speak on the phone and need police, can you SMS 000 or is there another number like the Text Relay service on 106?

Today what is considered the best mobile computer service? I'm an old fart, retired, new to this computer business and currently relaying on free hot spots to operate my computer - live in a camper on the road and would love to be able to operate my computer any where - know there are all sorts of services out there which would be the best in my situation - Thank You

Relaid my service that was galvanised steel now 25mm poly? Having relaid my service with 25 mm poly, water at most taps is good pressure but hot bath tap still not best hot water is run off a combi.

Can prostitution rings relay voice mail messages to their client services line with input selection options? I suspect a prostitution ring snagged my phone account and is relaying my voice mail messages to its client services line that lists a variety of names and voice mail input options to select from. Can that really happen? I am offended to know that a prostitution ring thinks I would pay for sex with money. Would you be offended by that?

2000 Grand Am Service Vehicle Soon DRL Problem? I have a 2000 Grand Am and the service vehicle soon light is on. My DRL's are not working. I cannot turn my lights on manually either. The parking, brake, turn signal, and fog lights work fine. My bright lights will work also, however, the one on the right side is out. Does the DRL automatically disable both lights if one goes bad? This would explain why only one bright works. I have troubleshooted with all the other relays and they are all good. Any advice/knowledge is greatly appreciated.

What is the best way to make an international phone call in the cheapest/Free way over the internet? solutions might include VoIP based products, or website relay services, phone cards etc.

Has anyone found a way to communicate with the deaf via TTD? I have a brother who is deaf, and most definitely NOT a computer user, but he does have a TTD. Has anybody heard of software that lets a computer talk directly to to a TTD unit, Or an internet relay service?

How do I turn off my "Messenger Service" ?It warns me of errors & It wants me to download a registry cleaner. I have windowXP and a firefox browser. it all started when we downloaded a new firewall. now its trying to give me the okie doke saying i have windows errors and unless i download their product ill just die or something. can't i just turn off my messenger window its using to relay these warnings,and telling me to go to these other websites to download a registry cleaner. i ran my own and it said im okay. but it didnt take out this stuff. somebody help me ??i even tried adding the sites its using as referal on my adblocker to deny them access.didnt do anything

Anybody out there with hearing loss how do u communicate? Do you have meniere's disorder and have had to make changes in the way u communicate(phone,social situations)etc. Please share your experiences with me...what kind of electronics do u use? tty phones,relay services etc.

I have a couple service questions about my 1986 Cadillac Deville.? I've recently bought an old 1986 Cadillac Deville. It runs real nice and smooth, but the coolant fan (fans - there's two of them) by the radiator does not kick on. All the fuses under the dash are okay. One mechanic suggested the coolant fan control module might be bad just behind the driver's side headlight, others suggested dirty/bad relays. Any ideas of what might be causing the fans not to work? The fan motor is fine, as the fans work when hooked up to electrity. I'm also curious about how many quarts of oil the engine takes, and the easiest way to access the rear four spark plugs (as opposed to the four that are obvious when you open the hood). Thanks for your responses! I appreciate your help as you can probably tell that I'm obviously no mechanic!

If someone gave you a TTY phone number, do you know how to get in touch and reach the number? The fact is, if I gave anybody a PIN number, everyone knows they need a PIN number too to reach me. If I give them an E-mail address, everyone knows they need an E-mail address to reach it. I give them a fax number, and you guess it, fax something to the number, and same with SMS. But when I give businesses or associates my TTY number, no one assumes they need a TTY to reach me. I even ask if they know how to use the relay service. Yea, yea, yea, they tell me. Then they call, call, call and give up. Later I get a letter or sent an Email to complain they can't reach me by phone. Such is the frustrations of life...what gives? Why can't anybody say: TTY? Relay service? Tell me more! Deafies: what's your story?

I have a 2002 oldsmobile alero, the service engine soon and security light are on, and my car wont run. I had? this guy who knows about cars check my car, he told me that the fuel pump wasnt clicking on and he also opened something and said that the fuel pump wasnt pumping gas or else it would be spraying gas out when he had opened it. Well my question is could it be a relay or the fuel pump just went bad already, we did replace the fuel pump on June 2007.

New sprint charge can i cancel ETF free? I recently received my sprint bill and there is a new added charge. It is called the Ohio Telecomunications Relay Service surcharge. It says effective 07/2009 and that it will be $0.02 i want to know if i can cancel my contract without the $200 per line charge due to this new fee???

i have a 2007 pt cruiser and service engine light is on .. code says heat sensor relay? can anyone tell me where to find this? i did the code test and it came up 30.

'Service Engine Soon' light on, speedometer not working. ? About a wk. ago had to replace the alternator. Well, this AM car still was sluggish, found out it was the battery. Replaced the battery, but now my speedometer isn't working and my 'Service Engine Soon' light is on. Everything else works fine, but I wonder what caused this. Would it be what is called a relay switch? 98' Ford Escort. and the odometer isn't working either.. :(

I have a 1996 Tahoe that the compressor kicks on and off constantly. Is this a relay problem or a compressor? I have never had the system serviced either and it will blow cool intermittenly. THANKS ALL!

What is i711 relay? I have this bookmark on my sidekickk 3 that says i711. I clicked it && it said something about downloading the relay for free. But before I download it, what exactly is relay? Will it harm my phone or affect the service?

Where is the cooling fan relay located in a '94 Chevy Corsica, V6, 3.1L? My cooling fan is not working. I replaced the coolant temperature sensor but with no luck. When I unplug the sensor and I start the engine the fan kicks in, but the Service Engine Soon light is on. Could it be the relay? How do I find it. This car is unbelievable. It doesn' t have a relay block. Please help!!!!! I couldn't say it's overheating. It only goes a bit beyond the half line, but shouldn't the fan still kick in. I'm worried about the summer when it's gona be really hot here in AZ.

fuel pump relay loation on 406 diesel? I have an engine management light just appeared on my 406 2.0hdi diesel 2001.It was not there until yesterday after my car was serviced.I have been told it is the fuel pump realy sticking but i do not know where it is.After i change it i need to remove the error.Any ideas where it is?

how do I disable the SMTP Service in XAMPP for Win32? I am dabbling with XAMPP on Win32 because at the moment we are stuck with Win only apps at work (though we are mostly an OS X shop). I'm at http://localhost/xampp and looking at the Status view. FTP is deactivated (good). SMTP is activated (bad). I just want webpage stuff, no e-mail or FTP. I'm trying to get the SMTP shut off so this machine doesn't become a spam relay...and why run a service that is never going to be used? I see there is a Mercury Mail link under "Tools," but there doesn't seem to be any way to turn off SMTP there. Also, it appears that the security link doesn't actually allow you to change any security preferences...great. Thanks in advance for the help! Thanks Steve. In the XAMPP Control Panel, Mercury Mail is not started, but the localhost/xampp says SMTP services is activated. There is no Mercury Mail or SMTP service that I can find in the Windows services.

Air-conditioner Compressor Relay wiring / bias, which pin goes where? Hello, a little while ago i pry open my central a/c [80's model] due an unrelated problem, i've remove the 'relay compressor' for service, and the trouble is, i only have 2 pin out of 4 marked, and due to kindness of Thai technician, they decided to use red wire for everything, with identical connector. moreover, this runs into wall w/c is impossible to access without making holes in the ceiling, i only know that one group of wire goes into the a/c's fan and another to the compressor. and will the relay works if the bias are reversed? please advise, thank you. relay: what goes where? 1.KNOWN .....................3.UNKNOWN........... .o.................................o......................................... ..└────• ........ •────┘................................................ ..............•────•............................................................ .............._____coil............................................................ ..┌────[_____]────┐ ................................................... .o................................ o....................................................... 4.KNOWN......................6.UNKNOWN......... as far as i know, the bridge with coil should be a part of A/C fan circuit and another to complete the compressor circuit, am i wrong?