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Idle Swede · 4 June 2010, 10:32 PM

In case you don't know about this.
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New Area Codes - Do NOT Dial and Do NO Answer

> 809
> 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 did not respond.
Then this week, we received the following e-mail: Do NOT dial Area Codes 809, 284 & 876.
> THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER 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, like a Rolex 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 youcall from the U.S., 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. WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic. 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 message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
> AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :

> http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045

> SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:
>
> http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp

Safetrends · 4 June 2010, 10:41 PM

Thanks Leo.

greekbum · 4 June 2010, 11:00 PM

Thanks for the warning

2th Dr · 4 June 2010, 11:03 PM

Thanks Leo! I've seen these types of warnings before. Scumbags.

TRW · 4 June 2010, 11:26 PM

thank's Leo.

JUSTROLEXES · 4 June 2010, 11:26 PM

WOW that is Crazzzzy, thanks Leo for the info

MortgageGuy · 5 June 2010, 12:44 AM

Oh my God, give me a call and we can discuss this more, I can be reached at 809-555-1212, this is my cell

BASSETHOUNDS · 5 June 2010, 01:02 AM

These thing have been going on here for a while now too . They use SMS as well to try and get you call back . Or the classic "one single ring " you see a missed call and what do you do ? .. Yep

swissautopro · 5 June 2010, 01:32 AM

Wow! Good information to know. Thanks, Leo!

Cru Jones · 5 June 2010, 01:38 AM

This is why I only communicate via public message boards (and occassional e-mails).

nauticajoe · 5 June 2010, 01:40 AM

Thanks for the heads-up Leo.

psv · 5 June 2010, 02:32 AM

On top of that, my cell phone is getting hammered with calls from (513) 754-9863. DON'T PICK UP!

Do an internet search on that phone number and you'll see thousands of people getting hammered with multiple calls per day - most of the time no one picks up, but when they do they say it is from Macy's credit card service etc.

Major scam going on!

therolexguy · 5 June 2010, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the heads up Leo.

STEELINOX · 5 June 2010, 12:46 PM

Thanks for the warnin Leo, that culd be an expensive call indeed !

ParisDakarBmw · 5 June 2010, 01:10 PM

I'd refuse to pay that one. Thanks for the heads up!

TheVTCGuy · 5 June 2010, 02:16 PM

Wait... you mean.... you mean I didn't get 20 million dollars from a Nigerian when I called that number....?

Safetrends · 5 June 2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wait... you mean.... you mean I didn't get 20 million dollars from a Nigerian when I called that number....?

Yep and Leo is at the end of line when you call that is how he affords his Rolex watches.

4 June 2010, 10:32 PM	#1
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	Area Code 809 Warning.................. In case you don't know about this. --------------------- New Area Codes - Do NOT Dial and Do NO Answer > 809 > 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 did not respond. Then this week, we received the following e-mail: Do NOT dial Area Codes 809, 284 & 876. > THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US BY AT&T. DON'T EVER 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, like a Rolex 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 youcall from the U.S., 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. WHY IT WORKS: The 809 area code is located in the Dominican Republic. 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 message to your friends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scam. > AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE : > http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045 > SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE: > > http://www.snopescom/fraud/telephone/809.asp

4 June 2010, 11:00 PM	#3
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Thanks for the warning __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

4 June 2010, 11:26 PM	#6
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	WOW that is Crazzzzy, thanks Leo for the info __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

5 June 2010, 12:44 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Oh my God, give me a call and we can discuss this more, I can be reached at 809-555-1212, this is my cell __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

5 June 2010, 01:32 AM	#9
swissautopro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: South Carolina Watch: 3.3M 1655 Mk I Posts: 2,384	Wow! Good information to know. Thanks, Leo! __________________ "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a bandit, and scarcity like an armed man." Proverbs 24 "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open your mouth and remove all doubt." Unknown "Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food." Proverbs 12

4 June 2010, 10:41 PM	#2
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	Thanks Leo.

4 June 2010, 11:03 PM	#4
2th Dr Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Mark-O! Location: Arlington, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 12,714	Thanks Leo! I've seen these types of warnings before. Scumbags.

4 June 2010, 11:26 PM	#5
TRW Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: tennessee Watch: 16623 YM Posts: 3,630	thank's Leo.

5 June 2010, 01:02 AM	#8
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	These thing have been going on here for a while now too . They use SMS as well to try and get you call back . Or the classic "one single ring " you see a missed call and what do you do ? .. Yep

5 June 2010, 01:38 AM	#10
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	This is why I only communicate via public message boards (and occassional e-mails).

5 June 2010, 01:40 AM	#11
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Thanks for the heads-up Leo.

5 June 2010, 02:32 AM	#12
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	On top of that, my cell phone is getting hammered with calls from (513) 754-9863. DON'T PICK UP! Do an internet search on that phone number and you'll see thousands of people getting hammered with multiple calls per day - most of the time no one picks up, but when they do they say it is from Macy's credit card service etc. Major scam going on!

5 June 2010, 12:38 PM	#13
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Thanks for the heads up Leo.

5 June 2010, 12:46 PM	#14
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Thanks for the warnin Leo, that culd be an expensive call indeed ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

5 June 2010, 01:10 PM	#15
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I'd refuse to pay that one. Thanks for the heads up!

5 June 2010, 02:16 PM	#16
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Wait... you mean.... you mean I didn't get 20 million dollars from a Nigerian when I called that number....?

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