Phone call PC SCAM

[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?

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

Rich

Not only that, Rich. I must be real high on the suckers list to get 3 calls in one week. But, I tried to get them to move me down a couple of spots.

 

[Hopalong X]

I mean, how many times do I have to call them scammers and hang up on them before they get the message?

Your calling them?
Now that is a turn of events!:roflmao:
Maybe I'll try that with the bill collectors.
"Call me again and I'll put you on speed dial for a week."

I guess richinrockville needs to call them and complain about being neglected.

 

[z3r010]

Mine have slowed to one every few weeks since I installed a truecall and just set it to block all international calls, but a few are managing to get past it

 

[essenbe]

Mike, you're like most lawyers I know. They will take anything out of context to make it sound like what they want. The entire quote would have made it quite obvious.

 

[Hopalong X]

John

Does it have a setting to block bill collectors?

 

[z3r010]

You can set it to block just about anything you want

 

[Hopalong X]

Mike, you're like most lawyers I know. They will take anything out of context to make it sound like what they want. The entire quote would have made it quite obvious.

It just struck me as extremely funny. I'm still laughing.

Turning the tables on them would be great.
In mass calling to their phone lines.

 

[essenbe]

If we could find their phone numbers or better their website and all go there at the same time, it would crash their system, or tie up the phone lines.

 

[FranzB]

I had a good laugh about all this above. It would make a beautiful sketch by Mr. Bean.
The thing i am surprised about is that they tell you they KNOW something is wrong
with your machine but then have to ask you to give them access to it. I don't think
i could control myself and keep talking to them. Ah well .....
PS. Here you can see the advantage of Linux again.....

 

[z3r010]

PS. Here you can see the advantage of Linux again.....

Oh no Linux users dont get a free ride, the last one I strung out tried to sell me a fix for my Linux machine!!!

 

[rraod]

Here is a bit of story from the other side of the world..... India.....

Before coming to Middle East I worked for a software company as a senior executive, which also doubled as a call center for some american companies selling mortgages and cruise trips.

The time difference being about 11-13 hours between India and US coast to coast, these call centers usually work from 10 pm till 6am in the morning. The companies recruit youngsters (both boys and girls) who does not have good selling experience except for knowledge of english. I have seen them calling american telephone numbers and trying to sell mortgages. It was pathetic. Their salaries were based on targets, and whom so ever makes most sales, gets more bonus.

There are big IT enabled companies in India like GE, Satyam, Infosys and Accenture, which are doing very good business on call centers and making megabucks.

It was only the small companies which were struggling to meet the ends.

Thought I should give you people a picture on these call centers otherside also....

 

[richnrockville]

John

Does it have a setting to block bill collectors?

Blocking Bill Collectors is pretty easy.

"Pay your bills" :sarc:

Rich

 

[Hopalong X]

John

Does it have a setting to block bill collectors?

Blocking Bill Collectors is pretty easy.

"Pay your bills" :sarc:

Rich

Thanks for the offer to pay my medical bills left after Medicare paid their share.

I just couldn't take $30K from you though.

Thanks for the generosity to offer.
Mike

 

[Sub Styler]

I remember an Indian lady calling me a few years ago about the infection they had detected on my computer, they were very keen to help me remove it but of course they could only tell me my phone number the computer was connected to and not my IP address. Of course I proceeded to ask where they got my info etc and the call was soon ended at their end of the line.

 

[dreamer]

In India we have top notch BPO and KPO (knowledge process outsourcing) companies that cater to almost all top IT & Technology companies of the world and these few fake call centers are really giving a bad name to all call centers located here.

Just wanted to clarify this from Indian perspective.These few rotten apples are really giving a bad name to IT companies and the excellent work they are doing.

 

[Sub Styler]

In India we have top notch BPO and KPO (knowledge process outsourcing) companies that cater to almost all top IT & Technology companies of the world and these few fake call centers are really giving a bad name to all call centers located here.

Just wanted to clarify this from Indian perspective.These few rotten apples are really giving a bad name to IT companies and the excellent work they are doing.

I don't doubt that for a moment, I wouldn't hesitate to call for official help if I needed that kind of assistance. When rogues phone you unprompted with a bogus backstory i suppose it does tarnish the image of reputable companies.

 

[andyparks]

I had a scam phone call today saying my PC was infected its a good job I knew it was a scam..after going a long with the Indian woman on the phone she put me through to some body else and he kept asking me how many PC s I had I asked him how many he had and he wouldnt tell me so I hung up

 

[Iforgot]

I've just revisited this thread and I see that some of you have really been enjoying yourselves at there expense.

Good to see..

They are still about, Had another call about 2 months ago, so beware.

Best I had, was just about 20-25mins or so.

Best I heard was from my father, he strung them along for approx 15mins until he said that the computer wasn't connected to the internet at all.

 

[windude99]

I would never believe that. I would say "Have you been lookin at my pc lately, stalka" lol.

 

[Iforgot]

In this day and age, I would find it hard to not believe a pc didn't have internet connection.....
but.
It's not connected