Just goth this e-mail last week, everyone beware
809
> Area Code
>
> 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 We
> didn't respond.
> Then this week, we
> received the following e-mail:
>
> Do Not
> 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 one is being distributed all over the US .. This is pretty scary,
> especially given the way they try to get you to call.
>
> Be sure you 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 to 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 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.
> 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.
> WHY IT WORKS:
>
> The 809 area
> code is located in the Dominican Republic .
> The charges afterward 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 w ill 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.
> AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE
> :
>
>
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045
> SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
>
http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp