Windows scam thread


  1. Posts : 254
    windows 7 Pro 64 bit
       #1

    Windows scam thread


    This is for information only.
    My wife received a call last night from someone with an Indian
    accent. He claimed to be from Microsoft and told her our
    computer contained a virus. She had the smarts to hang up
    on the S.O.B. But what about others out there that are totally
    oblivious to the dirty tricks these guys pull.
    Hope this helps someone....
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 501
    Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
       #2

    Yeah these calls have become quite common these days but they are kinda easy to catch if you know what you are doing.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 774
    Vista Ultimate X64/ Windows 7 Dual-boot
       #3

    I usually spend about 20 minutes with those folks...
    I came close to selling one some future shares in cow dung...
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 402
    Vista Home Premium, contemplating moving to Linux
       #4

    I get emails telling me my photo on facebook was liked... I don't have a facebook account.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
       #5

    I had the same thing going on i remember i gave the man the run around for hours i even let him play on a machine that we don't even use because i know he was full of it in the end i just wiped the HD and re installed

    They kept calling but after the first 2 times i got tired and every time they called i picked up and started screaming scammers and cheaters to them and i am calling the cops i also reported the phone call let's say they stopped and doubtful they will call again
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 611
    Windows 8.1
       #6

    Hmm I had this once, I just asked him which computer.

    Kept him on the phone for about an hour just trying to figure out which computer he wanted. One thing I regret is that i didn't call my Phone company on my other line. Should've had them grab the number and block it.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #7

    Read more here:
    Phone call PC SCAM
      My Computer


 

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