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FYI List
$2425 per minute phone charges
This
scam usually involves a message left on your answering
machine or someone looking at their caller-id and not paying
strict attention to the number.
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.
DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
, 284 AND 876
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 you have
w on 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 U.S., you will apparently be charged $2425
per-minute.
If
you call, 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 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.
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