Real scam warning
I checked this out and it's real. FYI for anyone who is going to work in an office (it doesn't work at home).
http://www.snopes.com/crime/fraud/jailcall.asp
--Koppie
Thanks to Sam Belkin for the original warning (see below).
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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