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MSV · 02-24-2006, 11:59 AM

Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T.
DON'T EVER ! DIAL AREA CODE 809

This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading *extremely* quickly, can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it.

We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention.

This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information Center and is costing victims a lots of money.

There are lots of different permutations of this scam.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls.

If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2425 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 than $24,100.00.

WHY IT WORKS:
The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US. Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a pay-per-call" number.

There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, whereas many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code.

We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize, just disregard the message.

Be wary of e-mail, or calls, asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight 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 the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.

Please forward this entire message 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

JD · 02-24-2006, 12:01 PM

even if you did, you don't have to pay it. it's a scam..just call the phone company and be like "SUP Not paying for this shit!"

pornstar2pac · 02-24-2006, 12:03 PM

shit, I was on the phone for an hour last night to a 809 area code caller

Lance69 · 02-24-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

even if you did, you don't have to pay it. it's a scam..just call the phone company and be like "SUP Not paying for this shit!"

No shit, take me to court before I'd ever pay for that shit. I'd rather spend money in court to fight it; than pay for that shit!

Spunky · 02-24-2006, 12:10 PM

I heard of that before..actually happened to a lady here and the telephone company didn't do shit at the time ..she was charged 25 k or something..I think it took her 3 months to get it reversed

Jensen · 02-24-2006, 12:10 PM

why don't AT&T just block access to 809? this was done in norway to prevent dialer shit.. if a customer had to call a certain small shitty country he would call the phone company and confirm that he wanted access...

chadglni · 02-24-2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

even if you did, you don't have to pay it. it's a scam..just call the phone company and be like "SUP Not paying for this shit!"

Last time I read about this stuff it went on your phone bill and could not be removed. Don't pay = no phone.

European Lee · 02-24-2006, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jensen

why don't AT&T just block access to 809? this was done in norway to prevent dialer shit.. if a customer had to call a certain small shitty country he would call the phone company and confirm that he wanted access...

Because that would be to easy for Corporate America to figure out

Regards,

Lee

sumphatpimp · 02-24-2006, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jensen

why don't AT&T just block access to 809? this was done in norway to prevent dialer shit.. if a customer had to call a certain small shitty country he would call the phone company and confirm that he wanted access...

because they are also getting paid.
they would be cutting their own throat.

as far as I am concerned they can take the phone out.
it is nothing but annoying.
use it once a month to order a pizza or chinese take out.

G-Rotica · 02-24-2006, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by European Lee

Because that would be to easy for Corporate America to figure out

Regards,

Lee

Shit switch to vonage.

KRL · 02-24-2006, 12:45 PM

809's

Phone sex guys all said "That's hot!" when that idea first came out many moons ago.

Downtime · 02-24-2006, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornstar2pac

shit, I was on the phone for an hour last night to a 809 area code caller

i leave my phone on constant redial to an 809 area code just for the helluva it

~Ray · 02-24-2006, 01:07 PM

I'd tell the phone company to take me to court, and I'd show up with the message and the scam and let the judge laugh the phone company out of court while whiping the debt off my record.

02-24-2006, 11:59 AM	#1
MSV Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 449	Don't Ever Dial Area Code 809, 284 And 876 Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809, 284 AND 876 THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER ! DIAL AREA CODE 809 This is a very important issue of Scam Busters because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading extremely quickly, can easily cost you $2400 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are aware of it. We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention. This scam has also been identified by the National Fraud Information Center and is costing victims a lots of money. There are lots of different permutations of this scam. HERE'S HOW IT WORKS: You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager, which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has-been arrested, died, to let you know you have won a wonderful prize, etc In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right away. Since there are so many new area codes these days, people unknowingly return these calls. If you call from the US, you will apparently be charged $2425 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 than $24,100.00. WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call" number, similar to 900 numbers in the US. Since 809 is not in the US, it is not covered by U.S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a pay-per-call" number. There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period during which you may terminate the call without being charged. Further, whereas many U.S. homes that have 900 number blocking to avoid these kinds of charges, do not work in preventing calls to the 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize, just disregard the message. Be wary of e-mail, or calls, asking you to call an 809 area code number. It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since trying to fight 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 the billing for the foreign company. You'll end up dealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong. Please forward this entire message 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

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