809 Area code
Jan 17, 2013 12:53:26 #
Not sure whether this means much but I thought i would pass it on.
New Area Code - PLEASE READ Be sure you read this and pass it on.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 CODE 809, 284, AND 876 from the UK . U.S. Australia or Canada ..
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, 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 you call from the UK . U.S. Australia or Canada , you will apparently be charged a minimum of $2425 per-minute. And you'll also 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 afterwards 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.
New Area Code - PLEASE READ Be sure you read this and pass it on.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 CODE 809, 284, AND 876 from the UK . U.S. Australia or Canada ..
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, 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 you call from the UK . U.S. Australia or Canada , you will apparently be charged a minimum of $2425 per-minute. And you'll also 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 afterwards 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.
Jan 17, 2013 13:48:51 #
Well, according to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp) it is true and false and contains outdated information.
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Jan 17, 2013 14:39:31 #
traveler90712 wrote:
Well, according to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp) it is true and false and contains outdated information.
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Your link didn't work for me.
Jan 17, 2013 14:45:50 #
Bangee5 wrote:
Your link didn't work for me.
traveler90712 wrote:
Well, according to Snopes (http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp) it is true and false and contains outdated information.
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Area code 809 is the Bahamas, as is 284
Area code 876 is in Jamaica
Your link didn't work for me.
Didn't work for me either.
Go to
www.snopes.com and enter into the search box 809 area code.
Jan 17, 2013 16:24:20 #
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