Dwayne
08-26-2005, 12:42 PM
Be sure you read this and pass it on to all online friends and family so
>they don't get scammed!
> >
> > MAJOR SCAM:
> > Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call
>an "809" area Phone Number.
> > This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a
>scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly.
> >
> > This scam can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid
>unless you are aware of it.
> >
> > We'd like to thank the companies BELL CANADA and VERIZON for bringing this
>scam to our attention.
> >
> > This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information
>Center and is costing victims a lot of money.
> >
> > There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
> >
> > HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
> > You will receive a message on your answering machine or pager,
> >
> > asking you to call back a number beginning with area code 809.
> >
> > The reason you're asked to call varies.
> >
> > It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill,
> >
> > to tell you someone has-been arrested, died or to let you know you have
>won a wonderful prize, etc.
> >
> > In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away.
> >
> > Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly
>return these calls.
> >
> > If you call from the USA or CANADA, you ' ll apparently be charged $2425
>per-minute.
> > Or, you'll get a long recorded message.
> >
> > The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible
>to increase the charges.
> > Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
>than $24,100.00.
> >
> > WHY IT WORKS and you have to pay the bill :
> > The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
> > The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900
> > and 866 numbers in the US or Canada. Since 809 is not in the US or
> > CANADA, it is not covered by CANADIAN or U.S. regulations of 900 numbers,
> > which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates
>involved
> > when you call a pay-per-call" number. There is also no requirement that
>the
> > company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call
> > without being charged. Further, whereas many CANADIAN or U.S. homes have
> > 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charge, it will not work to
> > prevent calls on the 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you
>get
> > the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that
> > you don't recognize, just disregard the message and call your local police
> > department to alert them that the scam is in your area. Be wary of e-mails
>
> > or phone calls, asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important
> > to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the
>charges
> > afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually
> > make the call. If you complain and try to fight the charges, both your
> > local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get
> > involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the
> > billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign
> > company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
> >
> > Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues
>to
> > help them become aware of this scam.
> >
> > Sandi Van Handel
> > AT&T Field Service Manager
> > (920) 687-904
:No:
>they don't get scammed!
> >
> > MAJOR SCAM:
> > Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call
>an "809" area Phone Number.
> > This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a
>scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly.
> >
> > This scam can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid
>unless you are aware of it.
> >
> > We'd like to thank the companies BELL CANADA and VERIZON for bringing this
>scam to our attention.
> >
> > This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information
>Center and is costing victims a lot of money.
> >
> > There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
> >
> > HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
> > You will receive a message on your answering machine or pager,
> >
> > asking you to call back a number beginning with area code 809.
> >
> > The reason you're asked to call varies.
> >
> > It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill,
> >
> > to tell you someone has-been arrested, died or to let you know you have
>won a wonderful prize, etc.
> >
> > In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away.
> >
> > Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly
>return these calls.
> >
> > If you call from the USA or CANADA, you ' ll apparently be charged $2425
>per-minute.
> > Or, you'll get a long recorded message.
> >
> > The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible
>to increase the charges.
> > Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
>than $24,100.00.
> >
> > WHY IT WORKS and you have to pay the bill :
> > The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
> > The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900
> > and 866 numbers in the US or Canada. Since 809 is not in the US or
> > CANADA, it is not covered by CANADIAN or U.S. regulations of 900 numbers,
> > which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates
>involved
> > when you call a pay-per-call" number. There is also no requirement that
>the
> > company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call
> > without being charged. Further, whereas many CANADIAN or U.S. homes have
> > 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charge, it will not work to
> > prevent calls on the 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you
>get
> > the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that
> > you don't recognize, just disregard the message and call your local police
> > department to alert them that the scam is in your area. Be wary of e-mails
>
> > or phone calls, asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important
> > to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight the
>charges
> > afterwards can become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually
> > make the call. If you complain and try to fight the charges, both your
> > local phone company and your long distance carrier will not want to get
> > involved and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the
> > billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign
> > company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
> >
> > Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and colleagues
>to
> > help them become aware of this scam.
> >
> > Sandi Van Handel
> > AT&T Field Service Manager
> > (920) 687-904
:No: