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THIS JUST CAME IN/ NEWS FLASH
4/19/2007 10:29:32 AM
Subject: DON'T EVER 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 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 charges afterwards 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

Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
(920)687-904
Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT at: http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html

Aaron Martirano

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Re: THIS JUST CAME IN/ NEWS FLASH
4/19/2007 11:05:36 AM

Hello Kathy

   Thanks for the heads up on this scam. The world is so full of scams anymore that we have to be wide awake 45 seconds out of every minute or we will surely fall prey to one of these scoundrals. Fraud comes at us from so many directions it is very hard to protect yorself. The mail, the media, the internet, the phone system. They are all sources of potential scams. It is so important that we help each other avoid these things. Thanks Kathy.

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Re: THIS JUST CAME IN/ NEWS FLASH
4/19/2007 11:36:03 AM

Thanks Kathy,

I will send this on to all my email list..

Sincerely,

Cherry

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Re: THIS JUST CAME IN/ NEWS FLASH
4/19/2007 12:23:19 PM
Thanks Kathy H for the heads up.
Have a great day!
Kathy K
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Re: THIS JUST CAME IN/ NEWS FLASH
4/19/2007 12:24:03 PM
Thanks Kathy H for the heads up.
Have a great day!
Kathy K
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