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Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284, OR 876.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AT&T.
This one is being distributed all over the U.S. This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.
Be sure to 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 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 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 $2,425.00 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 then $24,100.00.
Why it works:
The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands. (The Bahamas)
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 billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
From Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
Addidtional information on these area codes can be found at AT&T
http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html
I thought I would just pass this on.
Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284, OR 876.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY AT&T.
This one is being distributed all over the U.S. This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you to call.
Be sure to 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 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 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 $2,425.00 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 then $24,100.00.
Why it works:
The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands. (The Bahamas)
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 billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.
From Sandi Van Handel
AT&T Field Service Manager
Addidtional information on these area codes can be found at AT&T
http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html
I thought I would just pass this on.
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