Scam alert

[Biscuit]

Scam alert

got a phone call at 8am tis morning saying there was a problem with windows on my computer ,
they said it was causing a problem with the microsoft servers and if i didn,t sort it out now then,i would get a summons for damage too their server.
i was supposed to go on my computer and put a code in so they could sort out my computer,they weren`t happy when i said no
then too top it off they had rung my mother and father in law and told them the same thing .they don`t even have a computer
the voice on the other end of the phone had an ASIAN accent


guys warn the old people they don`t know about this crap could be your gran that get`s done over

 

[Gee Tee]

I know others that have had calls like this too recently. The code they ask you to install is probably some kind of malware/virus/spyware that allows them to hack your PC for personal data. Just tell the tossers to feck off and hang up.

 

[Biscuit]

gee tee i did but what i want all you guys to do is spread the word now i`m an old git and my mum is in her 70`s ,she would have been duped think of your gran,we forget old farts like me are on the computer.this could be robboyour mum,gran etc spread the word too them not us

 

[Big Mac]

I've had one that was so persistent they rang back when I hung up on them pain in the freaking arse...

 

[onasilverbike]

http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/jun11/06-16MSPhoneScamPR.mspx

 

[CraigofScotland]

Had this call yesterday, he was quite adamant that my computer was going to kill the internet.

I really would hate my dad to get that call. Although he's been warned not to get involved in anything over the phone ever.

 

[Megatron1]

I wonder what they say when they phone up someone and it turns out they have a Mac...

 

[Dusty]

I got that phone call the other week actually, I said my antivirus had it covered they just hung up.

Also one to watch out for is from a native English speaker claiming to be from what sounds like an official government agency telling you there is a bank charges rebate due to you. My wife was told she was owed just over £700, they even phoned back with a "manager" when we strung them along for a while, we had their contact details and as soon as we mentioned the police and their number in the same sentence they buggered off sharpishski.

 

[chuckwood]

I wonder what they say when they phone up someone and it turns out they have a Mac...

They offer their condolences to your poor choice... as you have already been ripped off once....
On a serious note, wow, simply wow...scammers are certainly inventive....and Biscuit I just have to ask...what is an Aisian? Is that an Australian but once removed?

 

[Random Invert]

We've had it in work when they tell you their calling from IT and to enter either an IP address in your URL bar or alter the netwrok settings.