This was sent to me today.
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES
We actually received a call last week from the 809 areacode.
The woman said 'Hey,this is Karen . Sorry I missed you--get back
to us quickly. I have something important totell 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 I VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY
AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over 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 as possible to increase the charges.
Unfortunately , when you get your phone bill,
you'll of ten 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
ALSO SAYS TRUE
AT&T | 809 Area Code and Other Long Distance Phone Scams
SNOPES SAYS
ALSO IT'S TRUE:
snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES
We actually received a call last week from the 809 areacode.
The woman said 'Hey,this is Karen . Sorry I missed you--get back
to us quickly. I have something important totell 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 I VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY
AT&T. DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
This one is being distributed all over 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 as possible to increase the charges.
Unfortunately , when you get your phone bill,
you'll of ten 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
ALSO SAYS TRUE
AT&T | 809 Area Code and Other Long Distance Phone Scams
SNOPES SAYS
ALSO IT'S TRUE:
snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
