Just an FYI on a new/old Scam
 

I assume that this is true:

I dialed '0' to check this out, and the operator confirmed that this was correct, so please pass it on.. ( l also checked out snopes.com . This is true, and also applies to cell phones!)

PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW

I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician (could also be Telus ) who was conducting a test on the telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.

Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.

I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons. DO NOT Press 90# for ANYONE...

The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.

After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone!! PLEASE HIT THAT FORWARD BUTTON AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!

:22yikes:

Where is the forward button?

Forward?

Next to the Like button.

Z

This one goes back to the late 80's!!
Just an Urban Legend --- check your facts first! It does not affect residential or cell phones.

See these and a dozen other similar sites:

90# Telephone Scam - Urban Legends
#-9-0 Phone Scam : snopes.com
https://www.truthorfiction.com/ninezeropound/
Nine Zero Hash Phone Scam Hoax

I had a call last Wednesday, it was a recording from 206-905-9637. It said, "this is the IRS, we have been attempting to contact you for sometime, call this number, and some number was included". I knew right away it was phony, it didn't even say my name. When I googled the number, dozens of people had already posted a similar report. Some did follow through and called the number. They said some guy with an india accent told them the IRS had sued and you needed to send cash right away with an instagram. It's hard to believe that some people can fall for this scam.