Thread: 809 area code

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Sounds like bull but hey who knows for sure. Anyone else heard of or gotten this?

In a message dated 11/18/2008 8:06:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, RBurns5049
writes:
ABOUT AREA CODE 809

We actually received a call last week from the809 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:

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

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVID ED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T 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 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 Dominican Republic. They are not regulated
by the US laws.



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
Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT at:
http ://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html

THis one has been around for a while and it's only partially true.


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

Thanks Mike I keepp forgetting to look at the snopes site, I just saved it to my favorites.