SPman
8th August 2003, 18:00
Warning Email I received from BestFun, I think should be posted
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">1) ----- Original Message ----- <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Subject: Warning re Telephone Deception <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">This has been confirmed by Telstra: <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 12pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: red">DO NOT push 90# on your home phone.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0), hash (#) and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 12pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends.If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organisations you are connected with, I encourage you to pass this on.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Liz Connal <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Queue Manager <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Auckland District Health Board <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoBlockText style="MARGIN: 0cm 10.3pt 0pt 36pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">2) Hello everyone. This warning is for real. I rang Telecom and they verified it and asked me to pass it on to everyone in my address book. I suggest you do the same. Quote: "We are aware of the problem and are doing our best to address it" (whatever that means!!) <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Cheers, </SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"> :argh:
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">1) ----- Original Message ----- <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Subject: Warning re Telephone Deception <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">This has been confirmed by Telstra: <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 12pt"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: red">DO NOT push 90# on your home phone.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9), zero (0), hash (#) and then hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number. I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 12pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends.If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organisations you are connected with, I encourage you to pass this on.<o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Liz Connal <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Queue Manager <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red">Auckland District Health Board <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoBlockText style="MARGIN: 0cm 10.3pt 0pt 36pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">2) Hello everyone. This warning is for real. I rang Telecom and they verified it and asked me to pass it on to everyone in my address book. I suggest you do the same. Quote: "We are aware of the problem and are doing our best to address it" (whatever that means!!) <o:p></o:p></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Cheers, </SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 36pt 0pt"> :argh: