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Passing along this advice
Subject: Fw: 809 area code
We 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 didn't 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 :
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid`45
<http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid%6045>
SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
<http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp>
squrly
Subject: Fw: 809 area code
We 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 didn't 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 :
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid`45
<http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid%6045>
SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
<http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp>
squrly
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