JoshSB
December 04, 2003, 03:09
DO NOT push 90# on your home phone.
Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as a telecom
Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0),
hash(#) 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 allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to
your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as a telecom
Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0),
hash(#) 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 allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to
your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.