JOSHUA TIME 793

809 - 284 - 876 Area Codes


> I checked out these area codes and they are from the Virgin Islands and
> the Caribbean,
>
> Jack
>
> ABOUT AREA CODE
>
> We actually received a call last week from the 809 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 EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876
>
> THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER 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 theBritish Virgin Islands (The Bahamas).
> 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
>