i've looked around and it's not to "never" deal with those numbers but basically don't call back who you're not sure of
If you receive such an email, keep in mind that while the modus operandi described does indeed take place, you should also be aware of the following:
* Not all phone numbers with 809 in the area code is part of this scam; most 809 numbers are legitimate, ordinary numbers.
* This scam has been used with area codes aside from 809.
* It is not, in fact, $2400 per minute; the figures involved with this scam have been greatly exaggerated over the years.
* The average US consumer is unlikely to encounter the scam itself.
http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=6045
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Originally Posted by Untamed
[FONT='Helvetica CE'][FONT=Times New Roman]ABOUT AREA CODES
We actually received a call last week from the 809 area code. The woman said 'Hey, this is Karen. Sorry I missed you--get back to us quickly. I Have something important to tell you.' Then she repeated a phone number beginning with 809. 'We didn't respond'
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you also might want to mention that you personally didn't receive the call.