ABOUT AREA CODE 809
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 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 u
have won a wonderful prize, etc.
In each case, you are told to call the 809 number right a
way. 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. Un fortunately, 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 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 mess age 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
This can be verified on Snopes!
http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp
