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It's not simply computer repair scams, there is also a huge scam where they call you to tell you your Social Security will be CANCELLED.
they prey on user's FEARS, in your case, or your friend's case, it was computer-related. Maybe because they mentioned something abut computer repair on social media, that's how they pick up on whatever you were looking at last, same way facebook abuses the Ad system and shows you ads based on what you were talking about the day before, or even Googol searches you have done.
There are usually ways to OPT OUT of Info-gathering systems that are intended to give you "Personal" Ads (You look like you need a Guinness, John Anderton!) - But sometimes, there is a system that you can't opt out of. That's where they get you.
You should ask your friend, were they discussing the subject of the Spam with anyone on Social Media? Because in most cases, that's where they get the info - Since you have opted out of Twitter's Ad system, they mine your actual TWEETS, Facebook posts, even Messenger Messages.
Last edited by Barman58; 11 Oct 2019 at 01:58. Reason: Removed inappropriate language