chris-ccc
02-07-2007, 01:46 PM
Greetings,
I received this mail from a friend... I wonder if it is true (for Australia).
Anyway, BEWARE !!! :):):)
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Just a brief message for you to take care.
Please pass this on. . . Confirmed by Telstra and Australia Police
I got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an
AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone
lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9),zero 0),
hash (#) 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 allows them to
place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of
the local gaols/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends.
If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organisations you are
connected with, I encourage you to pass this on.
Stephen COOPER
Detective Senior Constable 29748
Victoria Police State Crime Squads
Level 12, 412 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne
(03) 9865 2663 or 0414644499
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Cheers... chris@ccc
I received this mail from a friend... I wonder if it is true (for Australia).
Anyway, BEWARE !!! :):):)
====== start mail ======
Just a brief message for you to take care.
Please pass this on. . . Confirmed by Telstra and Australia Police
I got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an
AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone
lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9),zero 0),
hash (#) 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 allows them to
place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of
the local gaols/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends.
If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organisations you are
connected with, I encourage you to pass this on.
Stephen COOPER
Detective Senior Constable 29748
Victoria Police State Crime Squads
Level 12, 412 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne
(03) 9865 2663 or 0414644499
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Cheers... chris@ccc