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From: Janice Guptill
Date: 09/03/06 13:36:46
To: Donna Lee
Subject: [Fwd: Fw: Fwd: FW: IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES]











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**_IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES:_**


We actually received a call last week from the*_ 809_*
area code. The woman said "Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I
missed you--get back to us quickly. I Have something
important to tell you." Then she repeated a phone number
beginning with * _809_* . "We didn't respond".

Then this week, we received the followng e-mail:

Subject:*_ DON'T EVER _* DIAL AREA CODE* _809_ ,
_284_* AND *_876_*

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY
AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE * _809_*

This one is being distributed all over the US. This is
pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get
you to call.*
Be sure you read this and pass it on. *
They get you to call by telling you that it is
information about a family member who has been ill or 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** US , you will apparently b
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:

The_ 809_ area code is located in the British Virgin
Islands (The Bahamas)._*The charges afterwards can
become a real nightmare. That's because you did actually
make the call. If you complain, 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*_* ** *

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(Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man)

Snopes says part truth/part exaggeration http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

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Irish,

Thank you sir.

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Eudaimonia

Thank you both, Irish and Lil, for the heads up.

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we have the same scam going on here in oz, however they ring you on your mobile and leave a message and when you ring them back to find out what they want you are charged some large amount of money and the return call subscribs you to thier service - arseholes will try any fucking thing to get their theiving hands in your pocket