Not quite $2400 a minute, more like $100, and not all calls to 809 do this, and its not the Bahamas, its the Dominican Republic.
At least that's what I've gotten so far from this website:
http://www.scambusters.org/809Scam.htmlAnother note to consider: Never believe anything you read in a bulk email until you've thoroughly googled it yourself and read up on the issue from some reputable websites.
I can't stand the people who originate bulk emails, its like a game to them to see how much of an outcry they can create. Kind of like how a computer virus creator gets off on how much damage he can cause.
I'm guessing Tim, that you found this in your inbox today, and decided to share it with the rest of us to be helpful.
Next time, research spam emails, guys.