Phone call PC SCAM

[MchaelLearns]

I received an interesting call today, Saturday approx 7pm, about possible infections in my pc.
A person (with an Indian accent) called me by phone and said he worked for "eprotectionz" and that he believed my pc was contaminated by viruses.

He asked me to do a cntrl R and look to error messages in event viewer in either Application, Security or System

If you say, yes, there are error's then he will put you over to one of there Microsoft Certified Engineers to have a look.

At this point they will be looking for remote access to your pc to fix the problems.

The return contact no given was 0258097072, and website eprotectionz.com - Global Technical Support | Computer Maintainance | Remote Technical Support | Computer Trouble-Shooting | Online Support | Instant Support but you cannot contact them till Monday.

This looks like a scam............:devil:
Do NOT let anyone you do not know have remote access to your computer.

This is a warning, these people tried this a few weeks ago, and tried again today and it can be anywhere in Australia.

PS I do not know if they have anything to do with eprotectionz.com but this is the contact details they are given.
It could be any company name and number that you cannot contact to validate.
Even if you could validate the contact number/name, A legit company wouldn't cold phone canvas.

i agree! that definitely is a scam! these people access your PC and get valuable information. there's no telling what they'll do with it... so be careful.

 

[MchaelLearns]

"money does make the world go round after all!"

 

[essenbe]

I just received a call. He said he was from windows service center and had noticed many errors from my computer. He had an Indian accent. I told him I was busy and would he give me his phone number so I could call him back. He refused and said he would call back later.

 

[z3r010]

I had one last week and didn't have much time to wind him up, so I kept asking him what underwear he had on and questions like that until he hung up.

 

[essenbe]

I had one last week and didn't have much time to wind him up, so I kept asking him what underwear he had on and questions like that until he hung up.

Interesting approach. Usually I tend to be more direct in my approach. It seems like there should be some way to catch thse guys and put a stop to it. I would think Microsoft would have some interest in doing so.

 

[Golden]

I kept asking him what underwear he had on and questions like that until he hung up.

Dirty bugger! When are you going to record one for us?

 

[z3r010]

I just had another one hang up on me rather quickly after asking him what he was wearing.

Attached just for you Golden.

 

[Brink]

:roflmao:

 

[z3r010]

Hopefully I wont have things to do when they ring next time and I'll string them out for 20 minutes or so and upload it (everything is setup).

 

[essenbe]

I had another also. Z3 probably handled it better than me, but the end results were the same.

 

[Golden]

Classic!

Z: "Do you have nice underwear on?"
C: "Errr......"

OK. Time to keep my side of the bargin.........check your post over tghe next few weeks.

 

[z3r010]

I've decided for the next one I'll talk like a pirate.....Arhhhhh.

 

[Golden]

Ha! Here's a deal for you : record the next one, post it here, and I'll send you a prize from downunder

OK Zero10, you kept your end of the bargin. My turn. You need to make a choice:

1. Purse
2. Back scratcher
3. Bottle opener
4. Key ring

Choose wisely.

 

[z3r010]

You're ok I have enough crap of my own

 

[Golden]

hehe. Ok i'll make it a suprise.

 

[dreamer]

nice underwear:roflmao::roflmao:

 

[beauparc]

I've had many of these calls over the last few months. I've done the "Ubuntu" routine, the "I'm also working for MS. What department are you in? I may know you" routine as well as several others.

I've now resorted to just telling them to "Go away (sexually) in short, sharp, jerky movements"

Seems to work

 

[richnrockville]

I still feel neglected, all I get are calls to refinance my home or credit card overload help. Damn..
I would love to get a scam on my computer as I have recording equipment all ready to go.

:busted:

Rich

 

[essenbe]

I really don't know what I've done wrong. These idiots are calling me every day almost. I recieved another call today. I mean, how many times do I have to call them scammers and hang up on them before they get the message?

 

[richnrockville]

I really don't know what I've done wrong. These idiots are calling me every day almost. I recieved another call today. I mean, how many times do I have to call them scammers and hang up on them before they get the message?

Maybe you signed up for the "suckers list" or a good friend signed you up..

Rich