TELEPHONE SCAM

AN eMAIL

From: A FRIEND
To: YOUR NETWORK

Subject: FW: Please pass this on, it has been confirmed by Telstra & Australia Police

Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 15:31:25 +1000

It's authentic
NO IT'S NOT!
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" I got a call last night from an individual identifying himself as an Telstra 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 gaols/prisons. DO NOT press 90# for ANYONE. PLEASE pass this on to your friends. If you have mailing lists and/or newsletters from organizations you are connected with, I encourage you to pass this on

[Name Removed]
Detective Senior Constable 123456
Victoria Police State Crime Squads
Level 12, 412 St. Kilda Road , Melbourne
(03) [Number Removed] or [Number Removed]
xyz@police.vic.gov.au