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To: Q who wrote (20665)	2/13/1998 12:19:00 PM
From: margin_man	Respond to of 36349

* OT * qtrinh, I couldn't find any new either. This is an ill-liquided (sp?) stock so I would stay away. P.

To: Q who wrote (20665)	2/27/1998 6:27:00 PM
From: Q	Respond to of 36349

**OFF TOPIC*** Got this from a close friend so I thought I should pass it on >>> >FROM AT&T: >>> > >>> > >>> >I have just been informed of this new scam that is quickly spreading >>> >acrossthe United States. It is being used by criminals in prison >>> >and jail to rip you and your phone company off. I called the ATT >>customer >>> >service and found out that it is true. If you have any questions, call >>ATT. >>> > >>> > >>> >Please pass on to all of your employees, friends and family... >>> > >>> >I 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 I should touch nine (9), zero (0), >>> >pound sign (#) and hang up. Luckily, I 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 bill. We were further >>> >informed that this scam has been originating from many of the local >>> >jails/prisons. Please "pass the word". >>> > >>> > >>> > George Fousek >>> >AT&T Global Account Director >>> > 4 Station Square Suite 400 >>> >Pittsburgh, PA 15219 >>> > 412-642-7023 (voice) >>> >412-642-7119 (fax) >>> > gfousek@att.com >>> > >>