The "809" scam has many permutations but they all involve a message to you (either by email, phone or pager) that you immediately call a number in the "809" area code to avoid some bad consequence (such as litigation, or to receive information about someone who has been arrested or died) or to gain some good benefit (such as winning a wonderful prize).  This page will amaze you of the cons you could fall for my simply returning a page on your beeper

Phone Card Fraud

Electronic crime in many forms has recently swept the globe. Business and pleasure travelers find it almost impossible to stay informed of the latest crooked electronic schemes.  Learn how to avoid having your phone card compromised while traveling.