This is a HOAX . See web site:
http://www.itd.umich.edu/~wwwitd/virus-busters/hoaxes This same
warning went around my work place , its not true !
Mark Hanna
AN5L/13731
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> Subject: Re: [Fwd: Scam Warning]
>
> In a message dated 98-06-22 14:11:02 EDT, vafred@erols.com writes:
>
> << Subject: Scam Warning
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> >
> > >The following message came to me from a friend, and I am passing
> it
> > >along for reasons that are clearly set forth in the message
> itself:
> > >
> > >I received a telephone call from an individual identifying himself
> as
> > >an AT&T Service Technician who was conducting a test on our long
> > >distance telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test we
> should
> > >touch nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#) and then hang up.
> > >
> > >We were suspicious because we use Sprint and refused. Upon
> contacting
> > >the telephone company we were informed that by pushing 9-0-# 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. We were further informed that this scam has
> been
> > >originating from many of the local jails/prisons.
> > >
> > >Please beware. This sounds like an Urban Legend - IT IS NOT!!!
> > >
> > >I further called GTE Security this morning and verified that this
> is
> > >definitely possible. DO NOT press 9-0-# for ANYONE. The GTE
> Security
> > >department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I
> > >KNOW!!!
> > >
> > >Could you PLEASE pass this on. If you have mailing lists and/or
> > >newsletters from organizations you are connected with, I encourage
> you
> > >to pass on this information. >>
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