Re: Fw: non-roc , telephone scam

["Bill Scarince" <scarince@gte.net>]

Hey all, probably don't really have to worry about this.  It's an urban
legend that's been rattling around the internet for about five years.  For
the scoop, check out:

http://www.urbanlegends.com/ulz/90pound.html

Bill Scarince

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris DeLong" <green536@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 1:24 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: non-roc , telephone scam


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