>> IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT AREA CODES
>>
>>
>>
>> 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 didn't respond".
>>
>> Then this week, we received the following e-mail:
>>
>> Subject: DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND 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, 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 US , 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.
>> Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
>> than $24, 100.00.
>>
>> WHY IT WORKS:
>>
>> The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The
>> Bahamas).
>> 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 thi s entire message to your friends, family and
>> colleagues to help them become aware of this scam
>>
>> Sandi Van Handel
>> AT&T Field Service Manager
>> (920)687-904
>>
>> Additional information on these area codes can be found from ATT at:
>>
>>
>> http://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html