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TELEPHONE SCAM WARNING!

Postby skyvet » Sat May 03, 2008 10:28 am

I have just been told of a telephone scam currently doing the rounds here in Cyprus.
It concerns mobile (cell) phones. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be an engineer, and they ask you to type #90 into your phone's keypad as a test, DON'T DO IT! They can then access your sim card, and make as many calls as they want.
I don't pretend to understand how this scam is possible, but I pass on the warning in good faith.
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Postby cyprusgrump » Sat May 03, 2008 10:39 am

It is a hoax
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Postby skyvet » Sat May 03, 2008 10:48 am

Just read your reply Grump, and the linked article. As I said in my initial message, I posted the warning in good faith!
Thanks for the info though.
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