Hi All, 
The following message was sent to me via the internet. I don't know how 
true it is, but I think it's something to think about: 
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Subject: LATEST TELEPHONE SCAM 
      On Saturday,  24 January 1998, Naval Air Station, Joint Reserve 
Base, New Orleans' Quarterdeck 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 the QMOW should touch nine (9), zero (0), pound sign (#) and hang 
up. Luckily, the  QMOW was 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.  Please 
"pass the word". Please pass this word to your site staff about this 
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Like I said, I don't know this to be a FACT, but I thin it IS possible. 
Maybe someone can ckeck this out, as I don't have the recsources. 
Ray Madison 
70661.2471@compuserve.com 
madisonr@auhs.edu 
U.S.A. 
... Never trust a skinny cook.
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