Urban Legend (Was: Fwd: FW: A Friendly Tip)

[Larry Weil <kc1ih@mediaone.net>]

>>> 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.  (As a public service you should consider
>>> passing this on to your friends.)
>>

Not true.  Just another urban legend being passed along to the
un-suspecting.  Aren't there web sites where one can check up on such stuff
before passing it along?

Larry Weil
Lake Wobegone, NH

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