[Nfbf-l] Area codes not to answer! very costly!
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Calls from "809," "649," "284" Area Codes - Beware
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently learned that an
old long distance phone scam that leads consumers to incur high charges on
their phone bills may now affect wireless consumers. In the past, consumers
have been fooled into making expensive international calls by scam artists
who leave messages on consumers’ answering machines or their e-mail
accounts. The messages urge consumers to call a number with an “809,” “284,” “
876,” or some other area code to collect a prize, find out about a sick
relative, or engage in sex talk.
Wireless consumers are now receiving similar calls from phone numbers with
three-digit area codes that appear to be domestic, but are actually
associated with international pay-per-call phone numbers. While wireless
companies are working to block suspicious numbers on their networks, some consumers
may become victims of this scam.
The Scam Works Something Like This:
* Your wireless phone rings once or twice and then disconnects the
call. When the number appears in your wireless phone log as a missed call,
it appears to be a typical domestic telephone number starting with a “649”
area code; or you get an e-mail or voicemail (on your residential wired
telephone) telling you to call a phone number with an “809”, “284”, “876,”
or some other three-digit international area code.
* When you return the call, you assume you are making a domestic
long distance call – as “649,” “809,” “284,” “876,” and other area codes
involved in this scam, appear to be typical three-digit U.S. area codes.
* When you dial the three-digit area code plus the number, however,
you are connected to a phone number outside the United States, often in
Canada or the Caribbean, and are charged expensive international call rates,
and may be charged for pay-per-call services as well. (In this case, “649”
goes to the Turks and Caicos, “809” goes to the Dominican Republic, “284”
goes to the British Virgin Islands, and “876” goes to Jamaica.)
* You don’t find out about the higher international call rates until
you receive your phone bill.
What You Can Do to Minimize the Risk of This Happening to You:
* Check any unfamiliar area codes before returning calls.
* Be aware that there are many 3-digit area codes (mostly in the
Caribbean) that connect callers to international telephone numbers.
* If you do not otherwise make international calls, ask your local
or wireless phone company to block outgoing international calls on your
line.
Filing a Complaint with the FCC
If you are billed for a call you made as a result of this scam, first try
to resolve the matter with your telephone company. If you are unable to
resolve it directly, you can file a complaint with the FCC. There is no charge
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In a message dated 3/27/2010 6:56:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
kvharmon54 at gmail.com writes:
Mark, I thought the email stated it, but I guess not! The 809 area code is
for the Dominickan Republic! From their it goes out to other Countries
such
as Trinidad, ETC. and that is also where the high costs are accumulated
for
anyone that has the misfortune of answering or calling back these numbers!
I
hope you are doing well and all is going well in Stuart my friend! You
should link with me off line sometime and chat! Your friend in the
cause,
Kirk
Kirk Harmon
1031 Lenmore CT.
Orlando, FL. 32812
Office: 407-380-3371
Cell: 407-473-2176
Founder
Florida Disabled Citizens for Progress
President-CEO
FDCP Association
911 cell Phone Bank
Manager
Mayor's Veterans Advisory Counsel
State of Florida Veterans Counsel
Member
NFB
ACB
TRIAD
DAV
BVA
Disabled
Advocate
for Florida
" F.D.C.P. Turning HOPE into REALITY"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <markspark at bellsouth.net>
To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Area codes not to answer! very costly!
I don't know about these other area codes, but I am quite sure 809 is for
countries like Trinidad in the West Indies.
Mark Tardif
You can't hug your loved ones with nuclear arms
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kirk" <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
To: "Kalan Harmon" <kalanlh at gmail.com>; "Michelle Tanner"
<bizzybee95 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 5:31 PM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] Area codes not to answer! very costly!
> Hi everyone! I was given this information from a Veteran friend of mine
> from
> the Miami area. I just thought I would pass it along for any of you that
> are
> not familiar with this scam! Your friend in the cause, 809 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 809We did not respond. Then this week, we received the
> following e-mail:
>
> Do Not 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 injured 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 U.S. . , 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. WHY
IT
> WORKS:
>
> The 809area code is located in the Dominican Republic ..
> The charges afterward 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.
>
> AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045
>
> SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
> http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp
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> Kirk
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> Kirk Harmon
> 1031 Lenmore CT.
> Orlando, FL. 32812
> Office: 407-380-3371
> Cell: 407-473-2176
>
> Founder
> Florida Disabled Citizens for Progress
> President-CEO
> FDCP Association
> 911 cell Phone Bank
> Manager
>
> Mayor's Veterans Advisory Counsel
>
> State of Florida Veterans Counsel
> Member
> NFB
> ACB
> TRIAD
> DAV
> BVA
> Disabled
> Advocate
>
> for Florida
>
> " F.D.C.P. Turning HOPE into REALITY"
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