A warning for everyone
Tell everyone you know:
(thanks to diana)
i just got this e-mail: I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying
himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on 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
enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many Local
jails/prisons. I have also verified this information with UCB Telecom
Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic and GTE. Please beware.
DO NOT press 90#
for ANYONE. The GTE Security Department requested that I share this in-
formation With EVERYONE I KNOW. PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know.
(thanks to diana)
i just got this e-mail: I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying
himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on 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
enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many Local
jails/prisons. I have also verified this information with UCB Telecom
Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic and GTE. Please beware.
DO NOT press 90#
for ANYONE. The GTE Security Department requested that I share this in-
formation With EVERYONE I KNOW. PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know.