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Post by iconic944ss on Aug 10, 2011 20:15:42 GMT
Recent Email from my bank:
"We would like to alert you to a new emerging scam. Please be wary of contact from any individuals who claim to be calling from PC security firms. They will call to advise that your PC has been affected by a malware attack. This is an attempt to gain (remote) access to your PC. If you do provide any information it is possible malware may be installed on your PC which could allow access to sensitive information, including passwords and security details. If you do receive a contact like this never provide any information or allow access to your pc. Always ensure your PC is fully protected against virus, threats and malware at all times."
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Post by muddybunny on Aug 10, 2011 20:25:23 GMT
had this call today and asian gentleman said I need to talk to you re your computer can't tell you what else he said as I hung up lol
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abb
Teesside Biker
Camp Senile Ex-Pats
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Post by abb on Aug 10, 2011 20:26:47 GMT
Why cant I get one of these?
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Post by muddybunny on Aug 10, 2011 20:29:14 GMT
come over here for an hour or so you will have answered 10+ calls from idiots trying scams.  the joys of having your number plastered EVERYWHERE |
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glenn
Supersport Rider
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Post by glenn on Aug 11, 2011 8:32:48 GMT
i get loads of these, have done for the last year,
just ask them how they know your computer is infected, some of the stuff they say is so poor its unreal
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tyreslider
Superbike Rider
If its not broke leave it alone.
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Post by tyreslider on Aug 11, 2011 11:00:29 GMT
Wish they would ring me love taking the p**s.
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Post by Retired rigworker on Aug 11, 2011 14:58:53 GMT
Just tell them you dont have a PC and to F$%^K off
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Post by Milky C on Aug 12, 2011 10:36:18 GMT
Ahaha just had one of these, this laptops on linux so i acted dumb for about 50 minutes decided to end it when he told me to go to the link website and i told him for some reason i had gone to yourareawnaker.com
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Post by whoosh on Aug 16, 2011 7:25:07 GMT
For those older IT people - when they ask you to do stuff on your PC pretend you are running MS-DOS....it's funny when they say "Go to Start and select whatever" - it took them near 10 minutes of me saying - "I don't see that, I can see a black screen and c:\"
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Post by iconic944ss on Aug 16, 2011 7:39:48 GMT
For those older IT people - when they ask you to do stuff on your PC pretend you are running MS-DOS....it's funny when they say "Go to Start and select whatever" - it took them near 10 minutes of me saying - "I don't see that, I can see a black screen and c:\" LOL - I like that..... and say to them 'Sorry did you say....c:/format/*.* /f  |
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Wheelnut
Superbike Rider
Tesco or bust!
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Post by Wheelnut on Aug 16, 2011 8:54:45 GMT
My mind's set to abstract today cos that reminded me of a very famous telephone IT support conversation from the days of Wordperfect.
Operator: 'Ridge Hall, computer assistance; may I help you?'
Caller: 'Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect.'
Operator: 'What sort of trouble??'
Caller: 'Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away.'
Operator: 'Went away?'
Caller: 'They disappeared.'
Operator: 'Hmm So what does your screen look like now?'
Caller: 'Nothing.'
Operator: 'Nothing??'
Caller: 'It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type.'
Operator: 'Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out??'
Caller: 'How do I tell?'
Operator: 'Can you see the C: prompt on the screen??'
Caller: 'What's a sea-prompt?'
Operator: 'Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen?'
Caller: 'There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type.'
Operator: 'Does your monitor have a power indicator??'
Caller: 'What's a monitor?'
Operator: 'It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on??'
Caller: 'I don't know.'
Operator: 'Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that??'
Caller: 'Yes, I think so.'
Operator: 'Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall.
Caller: 'Yes, it is.'
Operator: 'When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one??'
Caller: 'No.'
Operator: 'Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable.'
Caller: 'Okay, here it is.'
Operator: 'Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer.'
Caller: 'I can't reach.'
Operator: 'Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is??'
Caller: 'No.'
Operator: 'Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over??'
Caller: 'Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark.'
Operator: 'Dark??'
Caller: 'Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window.
Operator: 'Well, turn on the office light then.'
Caller: 'I can't.'
Operator: 'No? Why not??'
Caller: 'Because there's a power failure.'
Operator: 'A power......... A power failure? Aha, Okay, we've got it licked now.
Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in??'
Caller: 'Well, yes, I keep them in the closet.'
Operator: 'Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from.'
Caller: 'Really? Is it that bad?'
Operator: 'Yes, I'm afraid it is.'
Caller: 'Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them??'
Operator: 'Tell them you're too f --- ing stupid to own a computer!!!!!
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