theliquor (Lost but not fo 50595 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 How many others are getting calls from Pakistan and India regarding "software problems with your pc's". "problem with the number of error messages being sent to microsoft" "we are providing a software upgrade to Windows 7 to correct" Only problem is....I have been running Apple products for 10 years, not touched a Microsoft product in that time. My guess is that it is a SCAM, probably VIRUS laden. So beware fellow Cerbites, they won't provide a return number or email address. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy kenny 50799 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 It is a SCAM and when I have time I love to waste their time. I act all concerned when they tell me I have a virus that's affecting the whole network but not to worry they will help me. So I play dumb and have them guide me through the processes to rid my computer of viruses. What they try to convince you to do is to disable certain security on your computer that would allow them to install a msn type appllication that will allow them remote operation of your computer, in doing so they can install keystroke and spyware software and also install a virus cleaner that will prompt you to purchase a spyware cleaner of course for that you need to give them your credit card info. So I like to fumble my way around the computer and pretend like I don't know what I'm doing and just frustrate the hell out of them. Other times when I don't have the time I tell them "yes there is a message on my computer" they act all concerned and helpful and ask that I read it out to them. I tell them yes it says " Microsoft windows has detected that you are being scammed over the telephone please advise the caller to FUCK OFF" Usually they reply back with a barrage of slurs and nonsensical insults, my favorite being when the gentleman on the phone told me " you sir put your penis into your anus!" and then hung up on me, LOL 13 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 " Microsoft windows has detected that you are being scammed over the telephone please advise the caller to FUCK OFF" Priceless. Thank you. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sl*nt*ds*x Report post Posted August 3, 2013 I always tell them I don't own a computer... Oddly enough the rate of calls I've received from them has dropped significantly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoddyThomas 2746 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 I haven't had that one yet, but I do get emails from Nigeria saying that my Uncle has passed and left me a fortune. They need my bank number and password to deposit the funds into my account. That was so nice of them. I am a pasty white chap of Scottish/Norwegian descent. I had no idea I have Nigerian relatives!!! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luckyme 41401 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 I have received calls like this very often. Sometimes, I'd ask them to leave a phone no. to call them back - when I am in good mood. But, most of the time, I'd tell them to F*ck off! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meaghan McLeod 179664 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 My most favorite thing to do is to say "hold on a sec" and put the phone down. Then I go about my business and "forget" they are still on the line. Most hang up after 10 minutes, but the longest was 45 minutes. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister T 45020 Report post Posted August 3, 2013 I've received several of these calls as well (reminds me of this thread on internet scams). Strange, as the time i mentioned that i ask "which PC is that that sends you signal about the O.S.? I use an Apple comp", they either insisted i look at my PC or mumble and hang up. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gregallen 120 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 I get such joy wasting their time as well. I have not run Microsoft for years now but I work on them. So I play über-dumb and keep them on the phone as long as I can. Just trying to remember what I am supposed to see. Such fun. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowbot 110 Report post Posted August 14, 2013 careful not to string them along too much, I had friends do this and the spam callers get pretty verbally abusive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ot**w***og****n Report post Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) I just refer their calls to my spiritual advisor "Cowboy Kenny" and he deals with them for me. LOL Edited August 16, 2013 by Ot**w***og****n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
