This is not about Willys, however I will suffer the wrath of the moderator
to warn a GREAT bunch of people... Steve in Michigan
---------------------- Forwarded by Stephen J Perialas/FSU on 10/27/98
09:24 AM ---------------------------
Interesting warning to pass on!
This can happen at home or at work, everyone should be aware...I've sent
this to all my friends Friday night and I've already had 3 email me and say
that it's already happened to them.
Pass this along to anyone that you can.
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 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 bill. 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.
