I was charged over $400 from a pay phone in the Cayman Islands to the US, what can I do?

Question

I was on vacation in the Cayman Islands and there was a Pay Phone in my hotel where you could use a credit card or phone card and I used my credit card to call to the United States and now, a month later, am being charged over $400 for 5 calls, none of which lasted very long. I used my Visa to make these calls... Is there ANYTHING I can do?!?!

Answer 1

International phone calls in most non-US countries are MUCH more expensive than International calls made from the US.  And pay phone calls are even more expensive yet.  Next time try a VOIP.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, you should have read the fine print.

If the calls were made by you and the times match, I think you are out of luck.

Consider it a very expensive lesson in travel. Grand Cayman is one of the most exspensive places on the planet.

Answer 3

The thing you can do is chalk it up to experience.  If you stayed at some chain and are a regular stayer at that chain you might be able to get some sympathy from the hotel chain to reduce a couple bucks off the bill but you would almost have to be a business person that spends half their life in that chain's rooms.  Next time think before you talk.