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Sunti Kit wrote:
> Subject: FW: ABOUT AREA CODE (809)
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> FYI, SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN.
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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 
>> 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, 
>> especially given the way they try to get you to call.
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>> 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 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 
>> return these calls.
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>> If you call from the US , you will apparently be charged
>> $2425 per-minute. 
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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 
>> 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 
>> regulated by the US laws.
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>> 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.
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>> Please forward this entire mess age 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
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