[Rhodes22-list] Fw: FYI guys....
Robert Quinn
rjquinn@bellsouth.net
Mon, 3 Mar 2003 20:17:02 -0600
Subject: Re: FYI guys....
PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
>
> I received a telephone call last evening from an individual
> identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was
> conducting a test on telephone lines. He stated that to
> complete the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0),
> the pound sign (#), and then hang up.
> Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.
>
>
> Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that
> by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full
> access to your telephone line, which enables them to place
> long distance calls billed to your home phone number.
>
> I was further informed that this scam has been originating
> from many local jails/prisons. I have also verified this
> information with UCB Telecom,Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell
> Atlantic and GTE. Please beware.
>
> DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
>
> The GTE Security Department requested that I share this
> information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
>
> PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know.
>
> If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from
> organizations you are connected with, I encourage you to
> pass on this information to them.
>
> After checking with Verizon they said it was true, so do not
> dial (9),zero(0), the pound sign # and hang up for anyone.
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