An interesting problem in the US. I wonder whether it can happen in
Australia.
PeterS
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sylvia Gerhard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Faye Girsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sends the following warning
> to the list. The information has been verified with Verizon.
>
> Someone sent me this thought I should pass it to everyone to be aware.
>
> "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), pound (#), 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.
>
> 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.
>
> After checking with Verizon, they said it was true so do not dial nine
(9),
> zero (0), pound (#) and hang up for anyone!"
>
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