One of the most prevalent frauds is the one-ring setup. Your phone will ring and hang up before you answer. If you are curious enough to call the number back, you will hear music or audio-advertising while being unknowingly connected to a caller-paid toll service or chat line outside the country. Victims end up being billed at least $19.95, depending on how long they stay on the line. The originating area codes are usually in the Dominican Republic (809), Jamaica (876), British Virgin Islands (284) and Grenada (473). Some con artists are buying and using local numbers, as well
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:21:21 +0000