Good Morning, List Members I rarely send internet scare letters on, as most folks I know are savvy computer users, and not likely to be easily bilked, but this on did catch my attention. I seem to recall having read about this little scheme in the newspaper, so for those of you who may have missed it, here is a "Heads Up". If my sending it bothers you, please just delete and ignore. Please note I copy and pasted, rather than forwarding, Just tryin' to be a good neighbor. Linda Kelly PLEASE PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW I received a telephone call last evening from an > individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was > conducting a test on telephone lines. He stated that to complete the > test I should touch nine(9),zero(0), the pound sign (#), 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 enables them to place long distance calls billed to your > home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been > originating from many local jails/prisons. I have also verified this > information with UCB Telecom, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell Atlantic and GTE. > Please beware. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. > > The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with > EVERYONE I KNOW. > > PLEASE pass this on to everyone YOU know.