Re: "fake" numbers outside US

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From: R Ross-Langley
Date: Fri, 06 Jan 1995 14:35

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In article <46@gtemoblnet.win.net>
   jharper@gtemoblnet.win.net  writes:
> In article <D167pJ.C0s@harlequin.co.uk>,
>    Roy Badami (roy@harlqn.co.uk) writes:
> The 555 prefix is set aside for Directory Assistance for the US.
> Just add the area code to get to the right city.  
> Not only this, but 555 Directory can cost anywhere from
> 45 cents to a dollar!

For AT&T toll-free numbers, try the AT&T Directory enquiry
service on 1-800-555-1212 (a free call in the USA).
Given a name, they tell you the corresponding 1-800 number.

--
Richard Ross-Langley, Mine of Information Ltd,  GB
Independent Computer Consultancy, Established 1977

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