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From: Erin Bradford <>
Subject: [ROOTS-AND-OTHERS-L] FW: Telephone Scam (from the lists owner)
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 1998 23:03:45 +0100


I just want to say first off, I don't normally send out these warnings, but
this is a scam that HAS been verified by AT&T and this does happen. It
could cost you a lot of money if this happens to you so do yourself a favor
and read this so you'll know ahead of time. Thanks -Erin

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Smith, Patrick L [SMTP:]
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 2:55 PM
>> To: TOPS Requisition Users
>> Subject: Telephone Scam
>>
>> I apologize to those of you who will receive duplications of
>> this message but multiple lists are being used to pass this
>> information.
>>
>> This message was forwarded to us and has been verified with AT&T
>> and the Bloomington Campus Telecommunications Dept. It is true, and
>> should to be transmitted widely.
>>
>> This is not a new scam but certainly one that has not gone away.
>>
>> If you receive a call from anyone identifying themselves as a
>> telephone technician performing a test, and this person asks you to
>> touch
>> nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up - REFUSE TO
>> DO SO!
>>
>> By pushing 90# you are giving the individual that called you
>> access to your telephone line and allowing them to place long distance
>> telephone calls, with the charge appearing on your telephone bill. We
>> were further informed that this scam has been originating from many of
>> the local jails/prisons. Please pass the word.

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