# Phone Scam Warning
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [October 8, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110 "2008-10-08T06:40:02Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/1 "2008-10-08T06:40:02Z")
This is something that has come up and just a fair warning to everyone. I work in telcomm so this has been going around.
> Subject: ABOUT AREA CODE [809,284,876]
> 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: DONT DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 876
>
> THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON’T 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 the Dominican Republic . They are not
> regulated by the US laws.
> 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](http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html)
> \<[http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html>](http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html>);
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### Author:  [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/2 "2008-10-08T06:42:42Z")
no shit
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### Author:  [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/3 "2008-10-08T06:44:53Z")
snopes?
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### Author:  [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 6:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/4 "2008-10-08T06:46:49Z")
Sweet
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### Author:  [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 6:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/5 "2008-10-08T06:49:50Z")
> [@evolve](#):
>
> snopes?
Per your request:
> **[FACT CHECK: 809 Area Code Call Warning](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/809-area-code-scam/)**
>
> Are callers lured into placing calls to the 809 area code charged large long-distance fees?
Call me at (809) 236-8964 and I will read the whole report to you for a very nominal charge.
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### Author:  [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2008, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/phone-scam-warning/56110/6 "2008-10-08T07:01:29Z")
[http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045](http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045)
Actual ATT release.