Greetings, 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 ====== end mail ====== Cheers... chris@ccc
