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MarshallSvc
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Post subject: WARNING: PHONE SCAM  Posted: Thu 27 Aug 2009 06:25 |
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Joined: Sun 18 May 2008 20:26
Posts: 2038
Location: Pennsylvanaia
FRN Agency ID #: 2087
Experience: More than 10 years
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This is from another post: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 as20possible 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
SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp
MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON THE AT&T TITLE AT THE END OF THIS NOTICE!!!! READ WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY AS WELL AS THIS NOTICE.
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Pablo Marquez
Deputy Chief Investigator
AMK Investigations & Bail Fugitive Recovery Task Force
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Heritage and Profession Together
J.G. Marshall
MARSHALL FUGITIVE SERVICE
Lic. # 2008-392
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Its the Irish in my mind that keeps me sane,
and the Irish in my heart that keeps me strong.
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S_Thompson
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Post subject: Re: WARNING: PHONE SCAM Posted: Thu 27 Aug 2009 06:31 |
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Joined: Sun 21 Dec 2008 18:10
Posts: 121
Location: Martinsburg, Wv
FRN Agency ID #: 0
Experience: < 1 year
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That is crazy! I wonder what i could get into where I could charge $2425 per minute, must be nice!!!
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After Hours Recovery LLC
Martinsburg, Wv
After Hours Bail Bonds
Hagerstown & Frederick, MD
Phone - (240) 347-BAIL
Phone - (240) 285-9005
Fax - (877) 867-3730
Stephen Thompson Jr.
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