Beware of the 90# Telephone Scam
I dialed '0', to check this out, and asked the operator, who confirmed that this was correct so please be aware of this telephone scam.
It applies to cell phones too.
You may receive a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T or other telephone company Service Technician. They state they are trouble shooting problems on the lines and to complete the test he needs you to touch nine(9), zero(0), the pound sign (#), and then hang up.
What happens is that, by pushing 90#, you give the requesting individual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number. This includes the 1-900 sex lines and send text for charity lines.
This scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
Verizon also said it was true for their cell phone networks, so do not dial 90# for anyone!!
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