Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Dad sent this to me today, via email:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cessna Corporate Communication
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 8:39 AM
> To: [Cessna] All
> Subject: READ CAREFULLY TO AVOID TELEPHONE SCAM
>
> This message is being distributed by Corporate Communication on
> behalf of Security, ext. 7-6744.
>
> We wanted to bring this to everyone's attention because we felt it
> to be something that everyone needs to be aware of.
>
> DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
>
> This scam is being distributed all over the U. S. It is pretty scary
> - especially given the way they try to get you to call.
>
> MAJOR SCAM:
>
> Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to
> call an "809" Phone Number. This is a very important issue of Scam Busters
> because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading extremely quickly - can
> easily cost you $24,000 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are
> aware of it.
>
> We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention.
>
> This scam has also been identified by theNational Fraud Information
> Center and is costing victims a lot of money.
>
> There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
>
> HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
>
> You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager,
> which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason
> you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a
> family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has been arrested,
> died, 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 days, people unknowingly return these calls.
>
> If you call from the U. S. , you will apparently be charged $2,425 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.
> Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
> than $24,100. 00.
>
> WHY IT WORKS:
>
> The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The
> Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call"\pard line
> number, similar to 900 numbers in the U. S. Since 809 is not in the U. S. ,
> it is not covered by U. S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that
> you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a
> pay-per-call" number.
>
> There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period
> during which you may terminate the call without being charged.
>
> Further, whereas many U. S. phones have 900 number blocking to avoid
> these kinds of charges, 900 number blocking will not prevent calls to the
> 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you
> are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize
> and/or investigate further and just disregard the message.
>
> It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since
> trying to fight the charges afterwards 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.
>
> Things are about to get worse, because that infamous off-shore area
> code (809) is in the process of breaking up into smaller chunks, and
> you'll
> soon have to think twice about calling any of the following area
> codes:
> 242, 246, 264, 268, 284, 345, 441, 473, 664, 758, 767, 784, 787,
> 868, 869, 876 as well as 809.
>
> Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and
> colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
>
> AT&T's fraud information page:
>
> http://www.att.com/fraud/home.html
>
>
>
see you all later---rm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cessna Corporate Communication
> Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2001 8:39 AM
> To: [Cessna] All
> Subject: READ CAREFULLY TO AVOID TELEPHONE SCAM
>
> This message is being distributed by Corporate Communication on
> behalf of Security, ext. 7-6744.
>
> We wanted to bring this to everyone's attention because we felt it
> to be something that everyone needs to be aware of.
>
> DON'T EVER DIAL AREA CODE 809
>
> This scam is being distributed all over the U. S. It is pretty scary
> - especially given the way they try to get you to call.
>
> MAJOR SCAM:
>
> Don't respond to Emails, phone calls, or web pages which tell you to
> call an "809" Phone Number. This is a very important issue of Scam Busters
> because it alerts you to a scam that is spreading extremely quickly - can
> easily cost you $24,000 or more, and is difficult to avoid unless you are
> aware of it.
>
> We'd like to thank Verizon for bringing this scam to our attention.
>
> This scam has also been identified by theNational Fraud Information
> Center and is costing victims a lot of money.
>
> There are lots of different permutations of this scam.
>
> HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
>
> You will receive a message on your answering machine or your pager,
> which asks you to call a number beginning with area code 809. The reason
> you're asked to call varies. It can be to receive information about a
> family member who has been ill, to tell you someone has been arrested,
> died, 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 days, people unknowingly return these calls.
>
> If you call from the U. S. , you will apparently be charged $2,425 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.
> Unfortunately, when you get your phone bill, you'll often be charged more
> than $24,100. 00.
>
> WHY IT WORKS:
>
> The 809 area code is located in the British Virgin Islands (The
> Bahamas). The 809 area code can be used as a "pay-per-call"\pard line
> number, similar to 900 numbers in the U. S. Since 809 is not in the U. S. ,
> it is not covered by U. S. regulations of 900 numbers, which require that
> you be notified and warned of charges and rates involved when you call a
> pay-per-call" number.
>
> There is also no requirement that the company provide a time period
> during which you may terminate the call without being charged.
>
> Further, whereas many U. S. phones have 900 number blocking to avoid
> these kinds of charges, 900 number blocking will not prevent calls to the
> 809 area code. We recommend that no matter how you get the message, if you
> are asked to call a number with an 809 area code that you don't recognize
> and/or investigate further and just disregard the message.
>
> It's important to prevent becoming a victim of this scam, since
> trying to fight the charges afterwards 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.
>
> Things are about to get worse, because that infamous off-shore area
> code (809) is in the process of breaking up into smaller chunks, and
> you'll
> soon have to think twice about calling any of the following area
> codes:
> 242, 246, 264, 268, 284, 345, 441, 473, 664, 758, 767, 784, 787,
> 868, 869, 876 as well as 809.
>
> Please forward this entire message to your friends, family and
> colleagues to help them become aware of this scam.
>
> AT&T's fraud information page:
>
> http://www.att.com/fraud/home.html
>
>
>
see you all later---rm
Thats higher than the labor rate at the local 5 frown dealer. Thanks for the tip , if I see it I'll certainly avoid it 
