PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
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> I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the 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.
>
> DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
>
> The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with
> EVERYONE I KNOW.
>
> After checking with Verizon they said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!! PLEASE HIT THAT FORWARD BUTTON AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!
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> www.snopes.com agrees that this is correct