From: "DryWater" <dallen01-AT-fiu.edu>
Subject: Re: 809 phone scam -- more info!
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 1996 09:12:40 -0500


Its the Individual's Responsibility to know the number he/she is calling.

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: 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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