Posted by: Makar Tantra March 23, 2006
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90# on the telephone
PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying
himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on
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 I have also verified this information with UCB Telecom, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic and GTE. Please beware.
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 (9), zero (0), the pound sign # and hang up for anyone.