This one does the rounds so often i'm surprised it even gets a mention these
days.
That said, i'm sure i recall a police force issuing guidance to the contrary
quite recently.
People just need to remember that if you do not initiate a call, there is no
charging mechanism.
There used to be scams involving unsecured PBX's but most kit these days is
secured by default.
Carl
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From: "Tim Trent" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 10, 2005 11:51 AM
Subject: Re: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police -
Beware of urban myths
> Even so there is NO number that exists anywhere than can bill at these
> rates.
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> Subject: [data-protection] Phone Fraud - Warning from the Police - Beware
> of
> urban myths
>
>
>
> The first warning Sally offers appears to be a variation on an urban myth
> which has been circulating for some time. You cannot in this country
> connect an outside call to another outgoing line - or if you can your
> switchboard is in breach of telecoms regulations. Sadly this sort of
> message
> has been given credibility by being circulated by unthinking members in
> police forces amongst others - usually without checking the accuracy
> first.
> While managing telecoms a few years ago I made enquiries with both BT and
> another company and was categorically assured the first scam is not
> possible.
>
>
>
> The second one is really a general warning that some telephone numbers
> carry
> very high costs. Any 0709 number is going to be quite expensive.
> Even an 0870 is at "National rates" which are higher than most BT
> customers
> pay on their standard packages.
>
>
>
> John
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