for what ever it is worth................
This is for real - check out the AT&T site at bottom
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODE
809 area code, 284, & 876.
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
click on AT& T and Snopes below!
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 callby 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 $2,425 per-minute.
Or, you'll get a long recorded message.
The point is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as
possible to increase the charges.
Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill,
you'll often be charged more than $24,100.00
WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is
located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas ).
The charges afterwards 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.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp
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