From: patriot-AT-mip.net
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 1996 19:48:03 -0200
Subject: Re: 809 phone scam -- more info!


I think that the "point" he is trying to make is simply that MOST people
have thought of "800" numbers as "free" calls and even now that we have the
"808" numbers, they are also still "free" to the caller.  The implication is
that these numbers, being very close to those that are routinely thought to
be "free" are also free when they are NOT.  Anything deliberately "arranged"
to appear to be "free" when it's not is a scam in my book, too !  But I do
agree that it is the caller's responsibility to check for sure !
David

At 09:12 AM 12/3/96 -0500, you wrote:
>Its the Individual's Responsibility to know the number he/she is calling.
>
>----------
>: From: Svacha <svacha-AT-puppet-creations.com>
>: To: puptcrit <puptcrit-AT-jefferson.village.Virginia.EDU>
>: Subject: 809 phone scam -- more info!
>: Date: Friday, November 29, 1996 10:47 PM
>: 
>: Although this doesn't relate to puppetry, I feel it is something everyone
>: should be aware of.  
>: 
>: A week or so ago I read a notice about the 809 phone scam in which
>: individuals were persuaded to call a phone number with an 809 area code. 
>: The person making the call would then find a charge on their phone bill
>for
>: $100.00 to $120.00.  Please be aware that the 809 area code is outside
>the
>: United States.
>: 
>: Well, they just said on the news that the 809 area code is about to get
>: subdivided into 16 different area codes.  This means that people who were
>: aware of the 809 scam, can still be swindled.
>: 
>: If, for any reason, you are asked to make a long distance phone call to a
>: number that you are not familiar with, be sure to call the operator
>first. 
>: They should be able to direct you on how to handle the call.  It may take
>a
>: few extra minutes to go through this precaution, but it could save you a
>: lot of money.
>: 
>: Shawn A. Svacha
>: 
>: Puppet Creations
>: http://www.puppet-creations.com
>: e-mail: svacha-AT-puppet-creations.com
>: or: bonine-AT-puppet-creations.com
>: (713) 943-8057
>: 
>: 
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