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Post by BC on Jan 12, 2011 14:09:04 GMT
It's a nasty old world out there isn't it?  I had a phone call from Windows Support Service this morning claiming they were an official Microsoft Windows appointed company that receive error messages from Windows machines, and that my computer was infected by Spyware and they wanted to "help" me sort it out. He gave me a credible 'phone number and website, stating his name was Edward Robinson (in an asian accent). Not THE Edward G Robinson then I thought! I told him I didn't believe who he said he was and terminated the call. I did some googing and sure enough, it's a scam, probably to get access to your PC, although in some instances it looks like they also try to charge you for their "service". BE CAREFUL.  |
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Post by banger on Jan 12, 2011 19:17:28 GMT
Ain't it great to be a little mutt and jeff when you get these calls just let them go on and on keep asking them "could you say that again" they then get so confused by it all they just hang up  |
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Post by Nofinepix on Jan 13, 2011 12:07:15 GMT
I had a similar thing before Christmas (spookily the day after I had re-installed Windows) asking me if I wanted help removing all the virus and spyware problems from my PC. I just told them I didn't have a computer and asked given that fact how could they help me resolve the problems I didn't have on a computer that I didn't own - they just hung up.
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Post by BC on Jan 18, 2011 22:53:05 GMT
Since the original call, I've had two more of these idiots ring now. Another Windows something-or-other and today 'E-Pro'. Both got a verbal hiding.  |
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Post by BC on Jan 19, 2011 22:28:19 GMT
And if you're going to be a spammer, at least use spell check. Look at this... I'm in stiches: 
EFTPS ONLINE THE EASEIST WAY TO PAY YOUR FEDREAL TAXES Your Federal Tax Payment ID: 14930248673 has been not accepted. Plaese, make sure that all inforamtion you have submitted is corerct and refer to Code R21 to find out the ifnormation about cmopany pyament. Plaese cnotact this page if you have any questions: (link removed) Rteurn Reason Code R21 - The identifictaion nmuber you enetred in the Copmany Iedntification Feild is not functional. Try sedning informtaion to your acconutant advsier using other opitons. WARNING! You are uisng an Offiical United States Government System, which may be used only for atuhorized purposes. Unauthorized modification of any information stored on this ssytem may result in criminal prosecution. The Gvoernment may monitor and audit the usage of system, and all perosns are hereby notified that the use of this system contsitutes conesnt to such monitoring and auditing. Unauthorized attempts to upload informtaion and/or change information on this web site are stritcly prohibited and are subject to prosceution under theCopmuter Farud and Abuse Act of 1986 and Title 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 and 1030.
My favourite was getting "correct" wrong!  Edited as I missed a couple!! Can you see any more or have I got 'em all? |
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Post by Nofinepix on Jan 21, 2011 15:35:40 GMT
contsitutes - constitutes
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Post by BC on Jan 21, 2011 17:16:55 GMT
contsitutes - constitutes Well spotted.  Wot a larf!  |
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Post by BC on Mar 14, 2011 11:06:15 GMT
Another mis-spelt spam/scam email today purporting to be from HSBC. It ended: Regards, HSBC Plc. Costumer Support What are they like?! |
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