FW: Telephone "Scam"

[SCN User]

I received this little tidbit at work today from my computer support
person at Boeing. Please pass it on.

> I spoke to my Telecommunications Focal, and she has verified that this
> is something we should be aware of as a real scam.
>  
> FYI  Received from USAF sources.
>  
> Subject: LATEST TELEPHONE SCAM ** High Priority ** 
>
>On Saturday,  24 January 1998, Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve 
>Base, New Orleans' Quarterdeck received a telephone call from an 
>individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician that was
>running a test on our telephone lines.  He stated that to complete the
>test the QMOW should touch nine (9), zero (0), pound sign (#) and hang
up.
> 
> Luckily, the QMOW was suspicious and refused.  Upon contacting the 
> telephone company we were informed that by pushing 90# you end up
> giving the individual that called you access to your telephone
> line and allows them to place a long distance telephone call, with the
> charge > appearing on your telephone call.  We were further 
> informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local
> jails/prisons. 

> Please 
> "pass the word".
> 
> C. J. DONARSKI
> MGySgt  Maint Chf 1st FSSG G-6
> donarski_jrc at pendleton.usmc.mil
>  
>       Greg
> Director, Security
> and Fire Protection
> (253)  657-9816
>  M/S  3U-50
 

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