[TMG] area code 809

[Sunti Kit]

Subject: FW: ABOUT AREA CODE (809)

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ABOUT AREA CODE (809)
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> ABOUT AREA CODE 809
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> 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=20
> phone number beginning with 809 . 'We didn't respond'
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> Then this week, we received the following e-mail:
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> Subject: DON'T DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876
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> THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T.
> DON'T
> DIAL AREA CODE 809
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> This one is being distributed all over the US . This is pretty scary,=20
> especially given the way they try to get you to call.
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> Be sure you read this and pass it on.=20
> They get you to call by telling you that it is information about a=20
> family member who has been ill or to tell you someone has-been=20
> arrested, died, or to let you know yo u have won a wonderful prize, =
etc.
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> In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right a way.
> Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly=20
> return these calls.
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> If you call from the US , you will apparently be charged
> $2425 per-minute.=20
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> 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=20
> more than $24,100.00
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> WHY IT WORKS:
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> The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic. They are not=20
> regulated by the US laws.
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> The charges afterward can become a real nightmare. That's because you=20
> did actually make the call. If you complain, both your local phone=20
> company and your long distance carrier will not want to get involved=20
> and will most likely tell you that they are simply providing the=20
> billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign=20
> company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
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> Please forward this entire mess age to your friends, family and=20
> colleagues to help them become aware of this scam
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> Sandi Van Handel
> AT&T Field Service Manager
> (920)687-904
> Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT
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> http :// www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html
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