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John A Silkstone
28-08-06, 13:14
Hi one and all,

Please watch out for the following scam

PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW

I man identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician (could also any other name) He said he was conducting a test on the telephone lines and stated that to complete the test I should dial nine( 9 ), zero( 0 ), and the pound sign ( # ), and then hang up.

Do not be fooled into following his instructions. By using 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.

DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE!

Obvious this depends on which country you live in, but watch out for it.

Silky

Matzos
28-08-06, 14:09
Thanks Silky, I will pass this onto the family solthum

IronFootedBstrd
30-08-06, 10:46
You shouldnt let ANYONE dial your phone, either land-line or mobile/cell phone unless you know & trust them.