Guest guest Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 ABOUT AREA CODE 809 > > 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: > > DONT DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876 > > THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT & T. DON'T 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 US , 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 > often be charged more than $24,100.00 > > WHY IT WORKS : > > The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic > .. They are not regulated by the US laws. > > > 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 > > > Sandi Van Handel > AT & T Field Service Manager > (920)687-904 > Additional information on these area codes can be found > from ATT at: > http :// > www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html > Hema Makkapati Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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