Brother Habib,
This time they got'ya! The message has all the marking of spam designed 
to litter our mailboxes. "Forward this entire message to yourfriends, 
family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scamSandi Van 
... " says it all.
I do not think we should fear some unknown phone company located in some 
strange corner of the world even if it is in Kanilai! The only telephone 
bill that is valid is one you get from your local service provider.

Malanding


Habib Ghanim wrote:
> Subject: DON'T DIAL AREA CODE 809 , 284 AND876 THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROVIDED TOUS BY AT&T. DON'T DIAL AREA CODE 809 This one is being distributed all over the US .This is pretty scary, especially given the way they try to get you tocall. Be sure you read this and pass it on. They get you to call by telling you that it isinformation about a family member who has been ill or to tell yousomeone has-been arrested, died, or to let you know you have won awonderful prize, etc. In each case, you are told to call the 809number right aw ay. Since there are so many new area codes these days,people unknowingly return these calls. If you call from the US , you will apparentlybe charged $2425 per-minute. Or, you'll get a long recorded message. Thepoint is, they will try to keep you on the phone as long as possible toincrease 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 BritishVirgin Islands (The Bahamas). the Dominican actually The charges afterwards can become a realnightmare. That's because you did actually make the call. If youcomplain, both your local phone company and your long distance carrierwill not want to get involved and will most likely tell you that theyare simply providing the billing for the foreign company. You'll end updealing with a foreign company that argues they have done nothing wrong.Please forward this entire message to yourfriends, family and colleagues to help them become aware of this scamSandi Van HandelAT&T Field Service Manager(920)687-904 Additional information on these area codes canbe found from ATT at: http ://www.consumer.att.com/consumertips/areacode.html
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> From: [log in to unmask]: [log in to unmask]: RE: [>-<] RE:mobile phone tips worth knowingDate: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:19:16 +0000
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> Thank you for tips. Considering how often i misplace my phones, I am one person who can definitely use one of the cell phone tips.  Hope all is well with the family?Best Regards, 
> Ablie Njie-Lekbi Chi Birr Atlanta "What we promise, we must always deliver with class" "Speak your mind and stand tall, but be able to back it up" 
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> From: [log in to unmask]: [log in to unmask]: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask]: [>-<] RE:mobile phone tips worth knowingDate: Tue, 5 Feb 2008 07:33:58 +0000
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> friends my daughter in law fowarded this to mei found it very true after testing it . i could not believe the power of the cell phone i hope someone one day will be saved by these tips best regardshabib Diab Ghanim  How familiar are you with your cell phone's capabilities? --------------------------------- 5 THINGS YOU NEVER KNEW YOUR CELL PHONE COULD DO There are a few things that can be done in times of grave emergencies. Your mobile phone can actually be a life saver or an emergency tool for survival. Check out the things that you can do with it: FIRST......... Emergency The Emergency Number worldwide for Mobile is 112. If you find yourself out of the coverage area of your mobile, network and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the mobile will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you, and int erestingly this number 112 can be dialed even if the keypad is locked. Try it out. SECOND........ Have you locked your keys in the car? > > Does your car have remote keyless entry? This may come in handy someday. Good reason to own a cell phone: If you lock your keys in the car and the spare keys are at home, call someone at home on their cell phone from you cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home press the unlock button, holding it near the mobile phone on their end. Your car will unlock. Saves someone from having to drive your keys to you. Distance is no object. You could be hundreds of > > miles away, and if you can reach someone who has the other "remote" for your car, you can unlock the doors (or the trunk). Editor's Note: "It works fine! We tried it out and it unlocked our car over a cell phone!" THIRD....... Hidden Battery Power. > > Imagine your cell battery is very low. To activate, press the keys *3370# Your cell will restart with this reserve and the instrument will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged when you charge your cell next time. FOURTH......... How to disable a STOLEN or Lost mobile phone? > > To check your Mobile phone's serial number, key in the following digits on your phone: * # 0 6 #, a 15 digit code appears on the screen. This number is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. When your phone is stolen or lost, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block your handset so even if the thief changes the SIM card, your phone will be totally useless. You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you know that whoever stole it can't use/sell it either. If everybody does this, there would be no point in people stealing mobile phones.> > And Finally.... FIFTH......... Free Directory Service for Cells> > Cell phone companies are charging us $1.00 to $1.75 or more for 411 information calls when they don't have to. Most of us do not carry a telephone directory in our vehicle, which makes this situation even more of a problem. When you need to use the 411 information option, simply dial: (800) FREE 411, or (800) 373-3411 > > without incurring any charge at all. Program this into your cell phone now. This is the kind of information people don't mind receiving, so pass it on to your family and friends. > > > ____________________
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