Re: Fw: non-roc , telephone scam

["Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>]

Thanks for the warning there Dave! My wife probably would have done exactly 
what they would be requesting! DOH!!


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>Just some interesting information i think you guys should be aware of
>Dave
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> > > <<  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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Chris DeLong
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