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(9) 90# Turns your telephone over to someone else.
This was sent over the internet to me several times. If you get a "warning," you should verify it first, meaning find out if it is true, as it appears most of the "warnings" on the Internet are practical jokes.

I received a telephone call from an individual identifying himself as an AT&T Service Technician that was running a test on our telephone lines. He stated that to complete the test we should touch nine (9), zero (0), pound sign (#) and hang up. Luckily, we were suspicious and refused. Upon contacting the telephone company we were informed that by pushing 90# you end up giving the individual that called you access to your telephone line and allows them to place a long distance telephone call, with the charge appearing on your telephone call. We were further informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local jails/prisons. I have verified with UCB Telecomm. that this actually happens. Please beware.

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