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Helpful Email I Received...

 
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User ID: 111346
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07/27/2006 03:46 PM
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Helpful Email I Received...
This is something worth knowing if you have a mobile phone . . . Have
> you ever wondered why phone companies don't seem interested in trying
> to prevent the theft of mobile phones? If you have ever lost or had
> one stolen, and if you are on a plan, you still have to pay the plan
> approximately up to 24 months, and you have to buy another handset and
> enter into another contract. This is more revenue for the phone company.
>
> [This is the good part.] There is a simple way of making lost or
> stolen mobiles useless to thieves and the phone companies know about
> it, but keep it quiet.
>
> To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on
> your phone: star-hash-zero-six-hash (* # 0 6 #) and a fifteen digit
> code will appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset. Write
> it down and keep it safe.
>
> Should your mobile phone get stolen, you can call your service
> provider and give them this code. They will then be able to block any
> use of your handset, so even if the thief changes the sim (or simm)
> card, your phone will still be totally useless.
>
> You probably won't get your phone back, but at least you'll know that
> whoever stole it can't use or sell it either. Isn't that cool?
>
> If everybody did this, there would be no point in stealing mobile
> phones. You may want to send this to as many people with mobiles as
> possible.
>
> ANOTHER GOODIE:
>
> No charge Directory Assistance. Phone companies are charging us $1.00
> or more for 411 - information calls when they don't have to. When you
> need to use the 411/information option, simply dial: 1-800-FREE-411
> or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring a charge.
>
> This seemed like information people don't mind receiving - Pass it on.
> I am told it works on home phones and cell phones alike.
>
>
>
>
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Anonymous Coward
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07/27/2006 03:48 PM
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To check your mobile phone's serial number, key in the following on
> your phone: star-hash-zero-six-hash (* # 0 6 #) and a fifteen digit
> code will appear on the screen. This is unique to your handset. Write
> it down and keep it safe.




I tried this... nothing came up.
Anonymous Coward
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07/27/2006 03:50 PM
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Same here, nada.
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07/27/2006 04:21 PM
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Re: Helpful Email I Received...
Here's a helpful email I received:

Subject: No charge for directory assistance


No charge for directory assistance

Phone companies are charging us $1.00 or more for 411 / information calls when they don't have to.

When you need to use the 411 / information option! Simply dial 1-800-FREE-411 or 1 800 373 3411
Without incurring a charge.

This is information people don't mind receiving - Pass it on.

Works on home phones and cell phones.





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