WARNING - Phone Scam.....Beware

[fozally]

Dear All, I received this from a trusted person and have no reason to believe it to be bogus.
>
>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 colleagues, relatives and friends as you
>can, to stop it.
>
>Many thanks for your time regarding this matter, take care and regards.
>
>Phil Corris
>
>Police Constable/Crime Prevention Officer

[KeithB]

Thanks for the heads up mate.

[willywetegg]

Cheer's Foz much apreciated mate.

Jim.

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Thanks mate

[5150]

it's partially true but won't affect mobiles it seems:

http://www.snopes.com/fraud/telephone/jailcall.asp