Although this scam is real. It is very localized. Only on a few telephone systems will dialing 9 followed by # will allow ousiders to bill calls to your account.Don't panic by spreading this nesletter. More info at http://urbanlegends.miningco.com/library/weekly/aa021898.htm?pid=2733&cob=ho me If you still don't beleive me call your local telephone company and ask them if this is true Glenn Portland, OR %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%