Keepers Ball Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Recieved this by email hence the >>>>>> > Subject: MOBILE PHONE SCAM> >> >> >> > Latest phone scams..................> > >>> > >>> > >> HI,> > >>> > >> If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person,> > >>> > >> saying that, he or she is a company engineer, or telling that> > >>> > >> they're checking your mobile line, and you have to press # 90> > >>> > >> or #09 or any other number. End this call immediately without> > >>> > >> pressing any numbers. There is a fraud company using a device> > >>> > >> that once you press #90 or #09 they can access your "SIM" card> > >>> > >> and make calls at your expense. Forward this message to as many> > >>> > >> friends as you can, to stop it. All mobile users pay attention> > >>> > >> if you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays (XALAN)> > >>> > >> on the screen don't answer the call, END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY, if> > >>> > >> you answer the call, your phone will be infected by a virus..> > >>> > >> This virus will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your> > >>> > >> phone and your SIM card, which will make your phone unable to> > >> connect> > >>> > >> with the telephone network. You will have to buy a new phone. This> > >>> > >> information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia. There> > >> are> > >>> > >> over 3 Million mobile phones being infected by this virus in all> > >>> > >> around the world now.> > >>> > >> You can also check this news in the CNN web site.> > >>> > >> PLEASE FORWARD THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS WITH> > A> >> > >>MOBILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTID Ryback Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 don't panic Suicidal! Its a hoax.http://www.hoax-slayer.com/xalan-hoax.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollymarie Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 So now there are scams about scams???Whats that all about, don't these sad acts have anything better to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ron Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Yes they can disconnect your IMEI number over a phone call..How stupid do those people think we are nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballwinningcentrehalf Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 I heard that if you answer the phone to these people they will blow up the Mall next week..BE WARNED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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