kcjenkins Posted January 2, 2014 Report Posted January 2, 2014 http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/01/02/if-the-caller-id-shows-a-number-from-this-area-code-think-twice-about-answering-it/ Authorities are warning people to avoid picking up a call from a 473 area code number. The area code is international for Grenada. KSL-TV specifically reported the offending number as 473-520-9734 from someone who seems to be in distress. Those who call the number back are charged each minute they’re on the line. Costs can add up in the thousands of dollars. KSL pointed out that the scam isn’t new, but it seems to be surging again. Verizon has provided information and tips for a similar scam with the 809 area code. “If it’s someone who wants to talk to you or get information to you, they’re going to leave a voicemail,” Sgt. John Arnold with the Sandy Police Department in Salt Lake County Utah said. He suggested that if you don’t recognize a caller to “let those numbers go to voicemail.” Quote
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