phone scams - be aware[views:3630][posts:3]_________________________________________________ [Feb 17,2005 10:40am - InVitroCannibalization ""] I received this in an e-mail from a co-worker. I'm not sure if this is new information or old, but it is news to me. Just thought I'd give a heads up. "90# on the telephone 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." |
| ______________________________________ [Feb 17,2005 10:41am - RustedAngel ""] the art of deception. |
| _____________________________________________________ [Feb 17,2005 10:52am - menstrual_sweatpants_disco ""] wow. I remember seeing this exact email over 5 years ago. The list of phone companies is a giveaway that this is old. |
| ___________________________________ [Feb 17,2005 10:52am - litacore ""] "Mrs. Goldfarb, you're going to be on TELEVISION!" |