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90# SCAM
Robert F. Reeder (rfreeder@QWKSILVR.COM)
Tue, 3 Nov 1998 08:22:46 -0800
---Original Message-----
>
> 90# SCAM
>
> Although this did not happen in our district, it could ... DO NOT
> dial 9, 0, # for anyone at home or at work.
>
> An employee received a telephone call 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 we should touch
> nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#) and then hang up. Luckily, we
> were suspicious and refused. Upon contacting the telephone company,
> we were 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 or business
> phone number. We were further informed that this scam has been
> originating from many of the local jails/prisons. The employee also
> verified this information with UCB Telecomm. The employee further
> called GTE Security this morning and verified that this is definitely
> possible. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. The GTE Security Department
> requested that the employee share this information with EVERYONE he
> KNOWS!!!
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