Received this today, sounds like bullshit to me, anyone know for sure?
This from my street wise sister in law
Subject: Phoney Phone call - confirmed by Telstra and Telecom
I got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service technician who was conducting a test on our telephone lines.
He stated that to complete the test I should touch nine (9),zero (0), hash (#) 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 individual full access to your telephone line, which allows them to place long distance telephone calls billed to your home phone number.
I was further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons.
DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE.
PLEASE pass this on to your friends. If you have mailing listsand/or newsletters from organisations you are connected with, I encourage you to pass this on.
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