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toys Prowler Junkie Posts: 3818 |
posted 01-20-2006 05:34 PM
Just got this warning in an e-mail thought i'd pass it on. IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODE Then this week, we received the following e-mail: Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876 THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. This one is being distributed all over the US. This is pretty scary, This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly, can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it. We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention. There are lots of different permutations of this scam. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls. If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute. WHY IT WORKS: There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, whereas many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize, just disregard the message. Be wary of e-mail, or calls, asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong. Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam toys |
Rpowell593 unregistered Posts: 3818 |
posted 01-20-2006 06:21 PM
Some of this info is very old. Area code 1-242 is Bahamas, 1-809 is Dominican Republic. More info on this e-mail can be found at snopes: http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/809.asp |
TooHipCat Prowler Junkie Posts: 4173 |
posted 01-20-2006 09:25 PM
quote: I swear...I knew this was coming!!! That's why I don't post anything informative anymore. |
ed monahan Prowler Junkie Posts: 33595 |
posted 01-20-2006 09:50 PM
quote: Brian, the word "anymore" confuses me. When was the cutoff? lol |
MDProwler Prowler Junkie Posts: 5250 |
posted 01-20-2006 10:08 PM
quote: And I saw that one coming! LOL |
Bcoffman Gray Ghost Prowler Junkie Posts: 2418 |
posted 01-21-2006 08:08 AM
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