Windows Support called to say my PC is infected

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by sarahk, Oct 21, 2011.

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    These guys have been running this scam for a really long time so they must be making money or they wouldn't bother, right?

    Does anyone actuallt know someone who has done this? How many people fall for it?

    I'm really curious
     
    sarahk, Oct 21, 2011 IP
  2. lalit.nagrath

    lalit.nagrath Member

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    what do you mean dude? how they got your number .
     
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  3. chinasa

    chinasa Peon

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    How did they get your number? and no they haven't done that to me. I won't even fall for the scam.
     
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  4. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    they just work their way through the phone book which is really funny when you have two near consecutive numbers and you've hung up on one line and the other rings.
     
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    I didn't think older people were online this late at night :p

    Back on topic... ohh great, just what we need in addition to the telemarketers. It's become such a joke around dinner time.
     
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  6. Project Mobius

    Project Mobius Peon

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    I would love to entertain them if I do get a call from them, since when does big corp like MS care about individuals getting infected. Its not even their responsiblility LMAO
     
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  7. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #7
    Just ask them to "prove it". :) Prove to me that my Mac is infected with a Windows virus. :)
     
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  8. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Oh, everyone knows its a scam... I was curious about the other side - it must work some of the time or they wouldn't still be doing it. So how what hit rate do they get? And whats the average "revenue" per hit.

    Bit like viagra spam, can't believe its worth the effort.
     
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  9. Project Mobius

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    probably the more senior ppl, the ones not as tech savvy as the younger generations
     
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  10. Project Mobius

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    what the hell are you talking about, what's always there? Windows Support calling you about your PC getting infected? Or this scam? Care to clarify?
     
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  11. Derek Low

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    Just tell them that your computer is not infected with viruses, in fact, you are actually writing the virus and going to send it to pentagon.
    I'm sure they will hang up the phone once they hear that.
     
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  12. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    You, too, have missed the point.
     
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  13. The Webby

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    I guess that depends on what is their modus operandi.
    If they get remote access to your computer by making you believe that they are from MS, they can easily install Trojan and steal your financial information.. Big payday for them. Even if they get 1 victim out of 1000 tries.
     
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  14. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    Some guy put it on YouTube:
    [video=youtube;cueN1-2lANA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cueN1-2lANA[/video]
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    I record most telemarketer/scam/charity calls and bait them with ridiculous responses for as long as I can.
    I get a Windows help line call about once a month. I told the last one all about my Vic-20 and how I can't get it to connect to any BBSs :D
     
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  15. The Webby

    The Webby Peon

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    This is so freaking funny.. Seeing how those callers have distinct Indian accent, it is scamming outsourced!!!
     
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  16. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    There are plenty of entertaining YouTube telemarketer calls. This guy is a pioneer:
    [video=youtube;RgI1qMplb8Y]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgI1qMplb8Y[/video]
     
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  17. The Webby

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    That is so freaking hilarious..

    That fake accent was so annoying..
    Hi, my name is James.. Sure James, that's who you are..
     
    The Webby, Oct 24, 2011 IP