FW: Phone Scam

["Dawna Bynum-Boyd" <dawnab@pdx.wantweb.net>]

Off the topic but relevant to all of us.  These things never seem to amaze
me.

Dawna


-----Original Message-----
From:	Raymond A. Whitlow
Sent:	Friday, May 14, 1999 3:51 PM
Subject:	Phone Scam

Date: Tuesday May 10th, 1999
I received a telephone call last evening 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 gave the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which
allows them to place long distance 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 this information on to them,
too.


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