Telephone Scam - beware
Just got this in an email -- thought people should know about it. I don't think it's new, but not sure how many are aware.
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"W e actually received a call last week from the 809 area code The woman said
'Hey,this is Karen . Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I have
something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning
with 809 We did not respond. "
Then this week, we received the following e-mail:
Do Not DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 , AND 876
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T.
DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over the US ...
This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.
Be sure you read this and pass it on.
They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member
who has been ill or to tell you someone has been arrested, died, or to let you
know you have won a wonderful prize, etc.. In each case, you are told to call
the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days,
people unknowingly return these calls.
If you call from the U.S. , you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute.
Or, you'll get a long recorded message.. The point is, they will try to keep you
on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges.
WHY IT WORKS : The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic .. The
charges afterward can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually
make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long
distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you
that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end
up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to
help them become aware of this scam.
AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :
AT&T | 809 Area Code and Other Long Distance Phone Scams
SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
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"W e actually received a call last week from the 809 area code The woman said
'Hey,this is Karen . Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I have
something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning
with 809 We did not respond. "
Then this week, we received the following e-mail:
Do Not DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 , AND 876
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T.
DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over the US ...
This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.
Be sure you read this and pass it on.
They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family member
who has been ill or to tell you someone has been arrested, died, or to let you
know you have won a wonderful prize, etc.. In each case, you are told to call
the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days,
people unknowingly return these calls.
If you call from the U.S. , you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute.
Or, you'll get a long recorded message.. The point is, they will try to keep you
on the phone as long as possible to increase the charges.
WHY IT WORKS : The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic .. The
charges afterward can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually
make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and your long
distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most likely tell you
that they are simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end
up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues to
help them become aware of this scam.
AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :
AT&T | 809 Area Code and Other Long Distance Phone Scams
SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
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