Hello everyone!

I need to pass this on.  It is very Important!  Please Read!

PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
>
> 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!!!

Hi Ruby,

It occurs to me in reading your warning that if more people would stop and take a deep breath, to clear their heads, before responding to anything what-so-ever- there would be fewer mistakes made.

A mistake can be a big one that causes big problems that have to be dealt with;
or a mistake can be a little one only requires small adjustments or small inconvenience.

Either way we make a choice to either dance to someone elses music or they dance to ours-or we can just move right along.

Good job looking out for your friends, Ruby.
((((((((HUGS))))))))

Hello Joyce,

Thanks for the kind words, however, I don't want to take any credit for this one.

This message did not originate from me.  I received it from Larry Christenson.   I just passed it on, as I told him that I would.  So Thanks Again Larry!

Take care

Ruby

 

Hi Ruby, This sort of stuff really bugs me! If this scam is going on, why don't the phone companies get a little proactive and put out some public service announcements or send flyers through the mail? I guess, as usual, 'buyer beware' because the phone companies will get their money whether or not they let us know.....

Lorraine,

Sad but True!  Such as life!

Thanks for reading the forum.

Ruby