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this was forwarded to me, so please be aware
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> > Suspicious phone call:
> > > Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an
AT&T
> > > Service technician who was conducting a test on our 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 allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed
to
> > > your
> > > home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been
> > > originating from many of the local jails/prisons. I have also
verified
> > > this
> > > information with UCB telecomm, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic, GTE
and
> > > NYNEX.
> > > Please beware. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. The GTE Security
> >Department
> > > requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
> > > PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know. If you have mailing lists
> > > and/or newsletters from organizations you are connected with, I
> >encourage
> > > you to pass on this information to them, too.
> > >
> > >
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