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> Hi folks,
>
> With Cindy's permission, I am passing this along. I checked with our local
> telco and they verified this is a real scam. Pass the word.
>
> Doug
>
> ************************************************************************
>
> Someone at husband's office (here in Mankato) had the following phone scam
> almost happen to them yesterday. They researched it out and found out and
> found it to be true. I just thought I'd pass it on in the event it happened
> here in the district.
>
> Cindy Shirk
>
> >
> >>>Subject: IMPORTANT PHONE SERVICE INFORMATION
> >>>
> >>>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 we should touch nine (9), zero (0), pound sign
> >>>(#)
> >>>and hang up.
> >>>
> >>>Luckily, we were 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 call. We were further informed that this scam has been
> >>>originating
> >>>from many of the local jails/prisons. I have verified with UCB Telecomm.
> >>>that this actually happens.
> >>>
> >>>Please beware. This sounds like an Urban Legend -- IT IS NOT! I called
> >>>GTE
> >>>Security this morning and verified that this is definitely possible and
> >>>DO
> >>>NOT press 90# for ANYONE. It will give them access to your phone line
> >>>to
> >>>make long distances calls ANYWHERE! The GTE Security department told me
> >>>to
> >>>go ahead and share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW. Could you
> >>>PLEASE
> >>>pass this on. If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from
> >>>organizations you are connected with, I encourage you to include this
> >>>information.
Doug Johnson | Professionals built the
Director of Media and Technology | Titantic, amateurs built
I.S.D. 77, Mankato Public Schools | the ark. - Anon
Box 8713, Mankato MN 56002-8713
Voice: 507-387-7698
Fax: 507-387-2496
E-mail: johnsd9@mail.mankato.msus.edu
or: djohns1@mail.isd77.k12.mn.us
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/staffdir/staff2/Johnson_Doug.html
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