This was forwarded to me and I did not check with any phone companies to see
how authentic it might me. Thought others might be interested. Paul
>
>PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
>
>I received a telephone call last evening from an
>individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service
>Technician (could also be Telus) who was conducting A
>test on the telephone lines. He stated that to
>complete the test I should touch nine(9), zero(0), the
>pound sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily, I was
>suspicious and refused.
>
>Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed
>that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting
>individual full access to your telephone line, which
>enables them to place long distance calls billed to
>your home phone number.
>
>I was further informed that this scam has been
>originating from many local jails/prisons
>
>DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
>
>The GTE Security Department requested that I share
>this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
>
>After checking with Verizon they also said it was
>true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!! PLEASE HIT
>THAT FORWARD BUTTON AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU
>KNOW!!!
>
