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
John F Hitches
General Administrative Manager
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston Upon Thames KT1 1LQ
Tel +44 (0) 20 8547 7768
Internal ext 63026
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