[CORSA-NC-email-list] Fwd: Area Codes 809, 284, 876

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Subject: Fw: 809, 284, 876 area codes



See link to AT&T website for most up to date info about this scam
 
I received the below message from a friend in  Asheboro today.  I know I have 
sent this info out before, but it appears  that the "bad guys" are at it 
again so here is a reminder message so you won't  get zapped.   Paul
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 


 
 

     
 
 

 
 
 
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 following  e-mail:  

Do  Not 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 U.S.,  you will 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. 
WHY IT WORKS:

The  809 area code is located  in the Dominican Republic . 
The charges  afterward 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. 
 

AT&T  VERIFIES IT'S TRUE  :

_http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045_ 
(http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045)   
SNOPES  VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: 
_http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp_ 
(http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp) �  





























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