Fw: non-roc , telephone scam

["David McGowan" <dmcgowan@iwvisp.com>]

Just some interesting information i think you guys should be aware of
Dave



> >
> > <<  I received this from a friend, I personally have not checked it out
> but,
> > I believe this person, why take any chances..  I feel it was very
> important,
> > wanted to share it with all of you..  If you have children you might
want
> to
> > visit with them about the problems this could occur if they gave out
> > information, or do something that a stranger might tell them to do like
> this
> > over the telephone...   Jan
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Subject: FW: phone scam
> > >>
> > >> Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself
> > >> as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our
> > >> 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
allows
> > >> them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your home
> > >> phone number.
> > >>
> > >> I was further informed that this scam has been originating
> > >> from many of the local jails/prisons. I have also verified this
> > >> information with
> > >> UCB telecomm, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic, GTE and NYNEX.
> > >>
> > >> 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, too. >>
> >
> >
>
>


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