90# on the telephone
PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
I received a telephone call last evening from an individual
identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was
conducting a test on 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. I have also verified this information
with UCB Telecom, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic and GTE. Please
beware. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.

The GTE Security Department requested that I share this
Information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know.
If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organizations
you are connected with, I encourage you to pass on this information
to them.
After checking with Verizon they said it was true, so do not dial
(9),zero(0), the pound sign # and hang up for anyone.
PLEASE HIT THAT FORWARD BUTTON AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU
KNOW.


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