Date: Fri, 5 Jun 1998 14:46:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Andrew Marshall <andrewm@eskimo.com> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg1926$foo@default> Subject: [Fwd: Phone Scam!]] (fwd)
Hello folks,
This may be real, it may not. I don't know for certain. I was
sent it by a good friend. I felt it was important enough to warn every
one I could, even if I don't actually know who you all are. If enough of
us know this type of trickery, then it will stop being pulled. I hope
anyway.
Best wishes and good growing
Andrew
> To: Alden C. Evans; Joy J. Gerritsen; Tisha Armstead
> Subject: AT&T scam
>
> The following is for your information.
> > > In case you hadn't heard about this. . .
> > > Please pass on to all of your employees, friends and family...
> > > I received a telephone call from an individual identifying
> > > himself
> > > as an AT&T Service Technician that was running a test on our
> > > telephone lines.
> > > He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9),
> > > zero(0), pound sign (#) and hang up. Luckily, I was
> > > suspicious and refused.
> > > Upon contacting the telephone company we were informed that
> > > by pushing 90# you end up giving the individual that
> > > called you access
> > > to your telephone line and allows them to place a long distance
> > > telephone call, with the charge appearing on your telephone bill.
> > > We were further informed that this scam has been originating
> > > from many of the local jails/prisons. Please "pass the word".
> > >
> > > George Fousek
> > > AT&T Global Account Director
> > > 4 Station Square Suite 400
> > > Pittsburgh, PA 15219
> > > 412-642-7023 (voice)
> > > 412-642-7119 (fax)
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