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Warning about North American Aera Codes

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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 19:47

Not sure if this is old news,but I have just got a email from
a friend in the US warning about area codes 809, 284 & 876.
Apparently the caller phones with a generated message that you are to call
a no. begining with 809 etc. re. a family member who is ill or has been
arrested or you have won a prize.
The no is registered in the Dominican Republic and the fee for the call is
$ 2425 per minute !! Once you call the number they keep you on the line
for as long as possible,giving you the run around.
I know many of you have family in US and Canada so thought I would pass
it on,esp to those with elderley relatives.
<em>edited by Nomad on 19/03/2012</em>

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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 15:41
Thanks Beebers. Mom has Alzheimers and Parkinsons, she is quite happy in "her world" at the mo but it is tearing me to bits. edited by Nomad on 20/03/2012 Oh no :( My auntie went through Alzheimers, and it was so hard on her and the family. I know you're suffering and wish you strength xx
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 14:15
Thanks Beebers. Mom has Alzheimers and Parkinsons, she is quite happy in "her world" at the mo but it is tearing me to bits. <em>edited by Nomad on 20/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 08:49
Dear Nomad, I always find your posts sincere, informative, helpful and polite. And Beebers, you are completely accurate in saying, ""It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" It is best to ignore the Bullies in the World. Living well is the best defense and revenge. **** Ducking for cover but, with a smile on my face that comes from within. Those of you capable, make it a great day. DlnAces21 Thank you for the lovely post. I agree with DA21 :) Sorry your parents are ill, Nomad. :(
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 06:58
Dear Nomad, I always find your posts sincere, informative, helpful and polite. And Beebers, you are completely accurate in saying, ""It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" It is best to ignore the Bullies in the World. Living well is the best defense and revenge. **** Ducking for cover but, with a smile on my face that comes from within. Those of you capable, make it a great day. DlnAces21 Thank you for the lovely post.
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Latest post on 20 March 2012 - 06:03
Dear Nomad, I always find your posts sincere, informative, helpful and polite. And Beebers, you are completely accurate in saying, ""It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" It is best to ignore the Bullies in the World. Living well is the best defense and revenge. **** Ducking for cover but, with a smile on my face that comes from within. Those of you capable, make it a great day.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 22:27
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:) Some have never learn't that concept. It says more about them than you, when they're reeming you :) Besides, I noticed the word "apparently" in your OP. I didn't see the words "most assuredly." Thanks Beebers for picking up on that. I honestly started to feel that I had to treat all posts the same as giving evidence in court !! Notice that one of the offending posts has been removed,must say it reduced me to tears,silly isn't it. awwwwwwwwwwww :( I'm sorry, but that is just cr@ppy! hugs, Nomad! brush it off, if you can. You'll feel better about it in the morning. Thanks Beebers,not having a good day,both parents very ill. Generally EW gets my mind off of my problems.Not so today it seems.:(
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 22:21
Hmmmm notice that another mean respose has been delted. Makes the thread a bit of a jumble.LOL Maybe a good time to point out that before you set out to be mean and sarcastic consider what you would say if the person you are having a go at, is sitting right in front of you. Simple good manners really.:) <em>edited by Nomad on 19/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 22:19
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:) Some have never learn't that concept. It says more about them than you, when they're reeming you :) Besides, I noticed the word "apparently" in your OP. I didn't see the words "most assuredly." Thanks Beebers for picking up on that. I honestly started to feel that I had to treat all posts the same as giving evidence in court !! Notice that one of the offending posts has been removed,must say it reduced me to tears,silly isn't it. awwwwwwwwwwww :( I'm sorry, but that is just cr@ppy! hugs, Nomad! brush it off, if you can. You'll feel better about it in the morning.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 22:06
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:) Some have never learn't that concept. It says more about them than you, when they're reeming you :) Besides, I noticed the word "apparently" in your OP. I didn't see the words "most assuredly." Thanks Beebers for picking up on that. I honestly started to feel that I had to treat all posts the same as giving evidence in court !! Notice that one of the offending posts has been removed,must say it reduced me to tears,silly isn't it.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 21:47
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:) Some have never learn't that concept. It says more about them than you, when they're reeming you :) Besides, I noticed the word "apparently" in your OP. I didn't see the words "most assuredly."
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 21:32
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:) Some have never learn't that concept.
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 21:31
UAE Bandit if I understand you correctly you are saying that before anyone gives a heads up to anyone about ANYTHING or "utter nonsense"on the forum you should be able to verify it first and validate everything before you post. UAE Bandit you have now made me feel an utter idiot as far as the internet is concerned, hopefully you won't read anymore of my posts as I am sure they will not be up to your exacting standards. Generally all I have ever done and will continue to do on here is share positive advice or try and roll a stone out of someones way. My intention was never to spread bad or useless information. <em>edited by Nomad on 19/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 21:27
"It's nice to be important, but it's important to be nice" la la la la la.....:)
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 20:42
@Monkey Face and edna welthorpe the warning I recieved was from a very reliable and trusted older friend. My intention was in the form of a warning,not to start a debate, argument or to attract snide sarcastic responses. I have many times admitted that I am not the smartest on the net however I do my best. If my thread has given the heads up to just ONE PERSON who has an elderley relative at home then something good has come of it. Even if the warning is a hoax it does remimd one to be ever careful. From your responses you infer that only those who have a certain internet acumen need post on this forum. Hope your mean and snide remarks have made your day .;) edited to clean up my language <em>edited by Nomad on 19/03/2012</em>
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 20:14
these types seem to be able to fool the smartest of us. Only for as long as the smartest of us continue to believe everything we read on the internet and pass it on without bothering to spend thirty seconds checking to see if it's real or not... ;)
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Latest post on 19 March 2012 - 19:50
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.snopes.com%2Ffraud%2Ftelephone%2F809.asp
 
 

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