90# Semi-Hoax

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This is only partly true. It only applies to people who
have to dial 9 to get an outside line. Please refer to

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa021898.htm

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Last night we got a call from an individual identifying himself
as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on
our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test I
should touch nine (9), zero (0), the pound sign (#) and then
hang up. Luckily, I was suspicious and refused.

Upon contacting the telephone company, I was informed that
by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access
to your telephone line, which allows them to place long
distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number. I
was further informed that this scam has been originating from
many of the local jails/prisons. I have also verified this
information with UCB Telecomm, Pacific Bell, MCI, Bell
Atlantic, GTE and NYNEX.

Please beware. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. The GTE
Security Department requested that I share this information
with EVERYONE I KNOW. PLEASE pass this on to
everyone YOU know. If you have mailing lists and/or
newsletters from organizations you are connected with, I
encourage you to pass on this information to them, too.”