Phonecall scam

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by tonyhale, Mar 17, 2010.

  1. tonyhale

    tonyhale Lounge Lizard No.2

    This is a new one on me, I got a phone call telling me that my computer has been reported as running slow, and to log on to a web site where all my problems would be solved, rolleyes needless to say I put the phone down and made myself a large gin and tonic. :-D:-D:-D
     
  2. brandypeppy

    brandypeppy MajorGeek

    I think you were supposed to go to that web site with credit card in hand.

    Let everyone know what they charged you! :-D:-D:-D
     
  3. TeeCee

    TeeCee MajorGeek

    I hope it was a double Tony!:wine :-D I never got the phone calls before. Must be something new. I think you did the right thing, too ;)
     
  4. tonyhale

    tonyhale Lounge Lizard No.2

    If it happens again i might just see how far they take me before asking for details. So as we can get a good angle on it and warn people.
     
  5. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    That's a mistake they'll put you on their sucker list and you'll start getting calls from everywhere.
     
  6. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Did 1471 give you a return number?
     
  7. hrlow2

    hrlow2 MajorGeek

    Just tell them that you are "Old School" and look things up in books and don't even have a computer.
     
  8. bigtrucks

    bigtrucks MajorGeek

    Rikky's right. You don't want to get something started that you can't undo or have a hellish time undoing it.

    BT
     
  9. motc7

    motc7 Vice Admiral (Starfleet)

    wow...our technology has advanced so far that now phishing and malware come straight through your phone.
     
  10. tonyhale

    tonyhale Lounge Lizard No.2

    Tried it, no return number
     
  11. tonyhale

    tonyhale Lounge Lizard No.2

    Fluted lager glass 2 x 35ml measures of Gordon’s 3 ice cubes topped up with tonic. :) Happy Saint Patrick’s Day TEECEE, how’s the boss these days.
     
  12. TeeCee

    TeeCee MajorGeek

    Hi Tony! That sounds like a good drink! :wine:-D
    Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to you too, as I am Irish myself! ;)

    The Boss is coming along much better now. Man, I'll tell ya, I think I should have my MD by now!rolleyes Can't believe what we have been thru. I have learned a lot, and surprised a few Dr's too! roflmao roflmao

    PS: Cute avatar!
     
  13. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    What the answering machine and the "do not call list" weeds out, we are pretty much not bothered by them. But we did have a thread here in the lounge that had a very humorous dialog with a live phone spammer.
     
  14. abz1nthe

    abz1nthe Command Sergeant Major

    Wow didn't know they were doing phone calls.. If I get one I am going to troll the life out of them.
     

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