> From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gsc.gte.com>
> Subject: DML: Non-DAK, but FYI beware
>
> This IS NOT a plug for my company. I'm just trying to alert my DML
> companions to a phone scam you may or may not be aware of.
> Rich - Ashburn, VA
>
>
> I received a telephone call today from an individual identifying himself as
> an AT&T Service Technician who was conducting a test on our 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 9 + 0+
> #, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line,
> which allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your
> phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating
> from many of the local jails/prisons. I have also verified this information
> with UCB Telecom Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic, GTE and NYNEX. Please
> beware. DO NOT press 9 + 0 + # for ANYONE. The GTE Security Department
> requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
>
Thanks for the warning Rich! I'll make sure my family & friends
know all about the scam. Good to have a kind informative thread
compared to some of the earlier ones we've had.
GS -
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