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[Ranger Dave]

Do Not 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 da ys, people unknowingly return these calls.

If you call from the U.S. , 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.  WHY IT WORKS:

The 809area code is located in the Dominican Republic ..
The charges afterward 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.

AT&T VERIFIES IT'S TRUE :http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045

SNOPES VERIFIES IT'S TRUE:  http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/809.asp

[Bigdaddy]

ty RD  good lookin out!

[big red]

ty RD  good lookin out!

[CBakes]

Scary man...I hate crooks. Thanks for the heads up!

[PathWayMan]

Thanks RD i never answer phones anyways they always have to do with money

[BIG TODD]

thanks 4 the info

[liltipsy101]

thanks for the heads up!!! Wow!!!

[Jjay78]

that's kinda scary, thanks for the heads up

[BigCountryDRC]

Ive been charged over $1,500 for a phone bill before when I was working offshore. Over $2k a minute? Thats RIDICULOUS. Thanks for the heads up.

[85cHeavyMetalBogger]

that's kinda scary, thanks for the heads up

[72 Bogger]

Wow thanks for the heads up