FYI-Fraud
RCookHook (RCookHook(AT)aol.com)
Thu, 5 Mar 1998 09:51:46 EST
>This message was forwarded to me, and it has been verified by AT&T. It
>is true, and needs to be transmitted widely. Thanks for your help!
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>If you get a call from someone identifying themselves as a phone
>technician performing a test, and this person asks you to touch nine
>(9), zero (0), pound sign (#) and then hang up - REFUSE TO DO SO!
>
>By pushing 90# you are giving the individual that called you access
>to your telephone line and allowing them to place a long distance
>telephone call, with the charge appearing on your telephone bill. We
>were further informed that this scam has been originating from many of
>the local jails/prisons. Please pass the word.