Paul,

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Regards

Bob

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From: Paul Klasek <[log in to unmask]>, on 9/23/98 10:29 AM:
To: [log in to unmask]

Could some of you telecom fellows comment on this one  ?
Sounds sus to me ; but somebody knows better .
Thanks            Paul
> ----------
> From:         Mario Llige
> Sent:         Wednesday, 23 September 1998 8:54
> To:   Network Users - Sydney
> Subject:      Attention mobile phone users!
>
> I just received this from a friend. I don't know how true it is, but
> just in case...
>
> > To:   Clive N Dillen/G/EPA/Ericsson
> > cc:
> > Subject:  BROADCAST
> >
> > If you get a call from someone identifying themselves as a phone
> > technician performing a test, and this person asks you to press
> > Nine (9), Zero (0),and sign(#) and then hang up - REFUSE TO DO SO!
> >
> > By pushing 90# you are giving the individual that called you
> > access to your telephone line and allowing them to place a long
> > distance telephone call, with the charge appearing on your
> > telephone bill.
> >
> > Please pass the word.
>
> If I find out more, I'll let you know.
>

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