this was real at one time but it is at least 6 years old if not more...
read here:
ALWAYS check snopes for this stuff...
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Subject: IMPORTANT INFO- DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THIS SCAM!!!!
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>
> I received this message from a friend and I am passing it along. This is
> FYI!!
>
>
> Subject: Important Info regarding area codes 809, 284, qnd 876
>
> IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODE
>
> We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman
> said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I
> Have something important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number
> beginning with 809 . "We didn't respond".
>
> Then ;this week, we received the following e-mail:
>
> Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876
>
> THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL
> AREA CODE 809
>
> This one is being distributed all over the US . This is pretty scary,
> especially given the way they try to get you to call.
> Be sure you read this and pass it on.
> They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a family
> member who has been ;ill or to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, or
> to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc.
> In each case, you are told to call the
> 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days,
> people unknowingly return these calls.
>
> If you call from the US , you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute.
>
> Or, you'll get a long recorded message. The point is, they will try to
> keep you on the phone as long as possible to increase&nb sp;the charges.
> Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
> than $24, 100.00.
>
> WHY IT ! WORKS:
>
> The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
> The charges afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did
> actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone company and
> your long distance carrier will not want to get involved and will most
> likely tell you that they are simply providing the billing&n bsp;for the foreign
> company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they
> have done nothing wrong.
>
>
> Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues
> to help them become aware of this scam
>
> Sandi Van Handel
> AT&T Field Service Manager
> (920)687-904
>
> Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT
>
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