New Area Code - PLEASE READ - Be sure you read this and pass it on.
809 Area Code
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 with809. We did not respond. Then this week, we received the
following e-mail:
Do Not DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284, AND 876
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 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.
WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic ..
The charges afterward 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:
1. Snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
Are callers lured into placing calls to the 809 area code charged large
long-distance fees?.....809 Area Code Scam Scam: Unsuspecting phone
customers are gulled into placing calls to area codes in the Caribbean
that result in hefty charges.......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........Don't respond to Emails,
phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call an "809" Phone Number.
This is a very important issue of Scam Busters! Because...
809 Area Code
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 with809. We did not respond. Then this week, we received the
following e-mail:
Do Not DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284, AND 876
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 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.
WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic ..
The charges afterward 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:
1. Snopes.com: 809 Area Code Scam
Are callers lured into placing calls to the 809 area code charged large
long-distance fees?.....809 Area Code Scam Scam: Unsuspecting phone
customers are gulled into placing calls to area codes in the Caribbean
that result in hefty charges.......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........Don't respond to Emails,
phone calls, or web pages which tell you to call an "809" Phone Number.
This is a very important issue of Scam Busters! Because...
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