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Urgent Warning from CellC, Vodacom & MTN!

Dear All,

If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person, saying that,he or she is a company engineer, or saying 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 friends as you can, to stop it.

All mobile users pay attention if you receive a phone call and your mobile phone displays (XALAN) on the screen don't answer the call, END THE CALL IMMEDIATELY, if you answer the call, your phone will be infected by a virus..

This virus will erase all IMEI and IMSI information from both your phone and your SIM card, which will make your phone unable to connect with the telephone network. You will have to buy a new phone. This information has been confirmed by both Motorola and Nokia.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION TO
ALL YOUR FRIENDS HAVING A MOBILE.

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If you receive an e-mail like this, just ask yourself one simple question. Why would large companies like MTN, Vodacom and Cell C resort to chain-letters to warn their clients? Wouldn't it be easier and more effective for them to contact their customers directly via SMS or e-mail, with proper contact details for customers who may have any queries?

Even MTN confirms that this e-mail is a hoax and should be ignored. See MTN's Current Scams and Hoaxes Page

Forward this message to as many friends as you can, to stop it.

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PLEASE FORWARD THIS PIECE OF INFORMATION TO
ALL YOUR FRIENDS HAVING A MOBILE.

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