This was sent to me from a friend of mine who said that this is really true.
Dolly
Subject: Telephone Warning
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.
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.
After checking with Verizon they said it was true, so do not
dial (9),zero(0), the pound sign # and hang up for anyone.
PLEASE PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
James E. Harper
Seldon Acres
P.O. Box 42
Prince George, Virginia 23875
(804) 732-2626
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