MontysGirl
08-21-2009, 11:20 PM
I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying
himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was
conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete
the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then
hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.
Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing
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.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many
local jails/prisons DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!
Got this in an email,Just thought Id let you all know!
himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus) who was
conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete
the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then
hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.
Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing
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.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many
local jails/prisons DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!
Got this in an email,Just thought Id let you all know!