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90# on your telephone - READ CAREFULLY

Hi there. I wanted to share an email from a colleague addressing potential scammers trying to tap into your phone line to make long distance calls at your expense.

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90# on your telephone
 
I dialed '0', to check this out, asked the operator,  who confirmed that this was correct
so please pass it on . . . (l also checked out Snopes.com. This is true, and also applies to cell phones!)
 
PASS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW
 
I received a telephone call last evening from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician

(could also be Telus) who was conducting a test on the 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 in dividual full access to your telephone line, which enables them to place long distance calls billed to your home phone number.
 
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many local jails/prisons   DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
 
The GTE Security Department requested that I share this information with EVERYONE I KNOW.
 
After checking with Verizon they also said it was true, so do not dial 90# for anyone !!!!! PLEASE HIT THAT FORWARD BUTTON AND PASS THIS ON TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!

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Protect yourself and others you care for...pass this along.

After a few comments on my other blog, I would add:

I guess I would encourage everyone to verify if you have further concerns, but the best practice would be just to avoid. My colleague verified with GTE and with Verizon. Both acknowledged this was accurate. Better safe than sorry.

Happy Holidays to All.

The Trey Affolter Team