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Bebot · 6 November 2009, 05:59 AM

I am not sure how true is this, but I am not about to find out myself. But just incase is true, then you have been warn.

The following is a copy of an e-mail forwarded from a friend:

checked it out with both AT&T and snopes - it's true.
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 did not 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 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.

AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045

SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

1000ftSub · 6 November 2009, 06:05 AM

Holy Crap! People in the world these days really piss me off.

AWATCH · 6 November 2009, 06:05 AM

thanks

Bebot · 6 November 2009, 06:12 AM

Just called my friend that work for AT&T and he did tell me that 809 area code is infact in Dominican Republic.

Ed Rooney · 6 November 2009, 06:14 AM

Ok, the link to AT&T says that, while there are scams out there, 809 is a legit area code and not all calls there will result in a huge charge. It also says they will work with anyone who gets scammed.

This is like one of those "AOL and IBM have confirmed the new virus......" emails.

Taffi Abernathy · 6 November 2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebot

If you call from the U.S., you will apparently be charged $2425 per-minute.

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It sounds like some Dominicans place a high value on conversation. (Only kidding, I appreciate the proverbial "heads up." )

Noonan · 6 November 2009, 06:35 AM

Scary. Not sure if it's related but I recently received a call from another country on my cell phone. I definitely didn't answer. Caller ID came up as +01517...

Dr.B · 6 November 2009, 06:37 AM

Damn, I got to get me one of those 809 numbers!

In all honesty, thank you...will forward to friends and family

Brunotheboxer · 6 November 2009, 06:51 AM

Thanks for the warning. I got this call yesterday and it said unknown area etc and it was a bad quality recording from some hospital telling me to call right away. I dont know if its the same but I didn't call.

esm · 6 November 2009, 07:16 AM

don't you guys have to dial either "00" or "0011" or type in "+" before making an international call from your country?

Numismatist · 6 November 2009, 07:17 AM

What happens when you call them collect? OR call them from a pay phone?

roach13 · 6 November 2009, 07:29 AM

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

rajurama · 6 November 2009, 08:04 AM

Thanks, I think i'll not have to worry, as I just got an email from an ex ministers daughter who needs to take care of her fathers un audited cash and is willing to share the 30% of it with me! yayyy im soon gonna be a millionare!!!

redshirt1957 · 6 November 2009, 08:07 AM

I got a call from the same area code that told my the wife had been kidnapped. Even though I have not seen the wife in three weeks, to be safe, I have yet to return the call. Hope she likes the warm weather.

TheDude · 6 November 2009, 08:22 AM

The providers have lots of safeguards in place to sniff out fraud on their SS7 infrastructure. Verizon (formerly MCI) has a system, as do the others. The AT&T statement was more to offer reassurance, and hopefully raise awareness among its customers.

mfer · 6 November 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

I got a call from the same area code that told my the wife had been kidnapped. Even though I have not seen the wife in three weeks, to be safe, I have yet to return the call. Hope she likes the warm weather.

Classic!!!!!

6 November 2009, 05:59 AM	#1
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	WARNING to all members I am not sure how true is this, but I am not about to find out myself. But just incase is true, then you have been warn. The following is a copy of an e-mail forwarded from a friend: checked it out with both AT&T and snopes - it's true. 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 did not 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 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. AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045 SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp __________________ Emil --- __0 __0 __0 ----_-\<,_ -\<, _(_)(_)/_(_)/ (_)

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6 November 2009, 08:04 AM	#13
rajurama "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: Wakanda Watch: amacallit Posts: 2,020	Thanks, I think i'll not have to worry, as I just got an email from an ex ministers daughter who needs to take care of her fathers un audited cash and is willing to share the 30% of it with me! yayyy im soon gonna be a millionare!!! __________________ रोलेक्स

6 November 2009, 06:14 AM	#5
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Ok, the link to AT&T says that, while there are scams out there, 809 is a legit area code and not all calls there will result in a huge charge. It also says they will work with anyone who gets scammed. This is like one of those "AOL and IBM have confirmed the new virus......" emails.

6 November 2009, 06:35 AM	#7
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Scary. Not sure if it's related but I recently received a call from another country on my cell phone. I definitely didn't answer. Caller ID came up as +01517...

6 November 2009, 06:37 AM	#8
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Damn, I got to get me one of those 809 numbers! In all honesty, thank you...will forward to friends and family

6 November 2009, 06:51 AM	#9
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	Thanks for the warning. I got this call yesterday and it said unknown area etc and it was a bad quality recording from some hospital telling me to call right away. I dont know if its the same but I didn't call.

6 November 2009, 07:16 AM	#10
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	don't you guys have to dial either "00" or "0011" or type in "+" before making an international call from your country?

6 November 2009, 07:29 AM	#12
roach13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: ******* Posts: 233	http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

6 November 2009, 08:07 AM	#14
redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	I got a call from the same area code that told my the wife had been kidnapped. Even though I have not seen the wife in three weeks, to be safe, I have yet to return the call. Hope she likes the warm weather.

6 November 2009, 08:22 AM	#15
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,490	The providers have lots of safeguards in place to sniff out fraud on their SS7 infrastructure. Verizon (formerly MCI) has a system, as do the others. The AT&T statement was more to offer reassurance, and hopefully raise awareness among its customers.

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