Call-Forwarding Scam Reappears Don't Be Tricked Into Dialing *72

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   Officials are warning people to be careful of an old con that's popped up again, the call forwarding scam. Victims often think they're doing a kindness to a stranger or for a friend. The phone rings, usually late at night, and callers tell the victim someone has been injured, and to contact an officer at the scene. How to get the officer? By dialing *72, then a phone number. But that *72 only activates the call forwarding function, letting the con artists make collect phone calls and pay-per call services on your dime. Many people don't find out they've been conned until they receive a whopping phone bill. Better Business Bureau officials say consumers who fall for the scam should dial *73 to deactivate the feature and report unauthorized charges to their phone companies.

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