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SCAM?
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| scam? | I just got this in an email.... You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has been arrested, died, 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 US, 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. Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00. WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US. Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a "pay-per-call" number. There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, where as many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize just disregard the message. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local 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. Sandi Van Handel AT&T Field Service Manager (920)687-904 - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:06pm | ||
| ROSS B AY User Info... | gee, isn't that lovely? - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:10pm | ||
| Wreaker of Havoc User Info... | what kind of a fucking idiot would fall for this old gag. Uh Ross do you have some cash I can borrow...say $24100? - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:24pm | ||
| ROSS B AY User Info... | sure! what's your number? - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:27pm | ||
| Wreaker of Havoc User Info... | (809) 546-4466 - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:36pm | ||
| ROSS B AY User Info... | uhh...yeah I called that and there was this long message it took like 10 minutes, then it cut me off! yer machine must be broken. idiot. - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:43pm | ||
| Wreaker of Havoc User Info... | Wierd....Im gonna call it from my cell and see if I can get through..... - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:52pm | ||
| ROSS B AY User Info... | yeah i'll call again and see if it works this time. dummy. - Sat, 17 May 2003 7:57pm | ||
| crow | fuck i'm laughing my ass off.Thanks i needed that - Sat, 17 May 2003 9:32pm | ||
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