Topic
Topic ID 7410
02/10/2013 by caramel
Computer Repair Scam Call
My OH had a call about 30 minutes ago at work, from a gentleman from 'World Wide Web Corporation', he seemed to think there was a problem with my OH's computer! There was a very short conversation, needless to say. I have just had, what I believe to be a similar call at home. Just a word of warning, in case anyone has any vulnerable relatives, who may be caught out!!
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Reply ID 96038
02/10/2013 by Leo Densian
I love 'em. Act all surprised and when they tell you to do something on your computer say 'Ooh, there's a warning message come up'
'What does it say?'
'Theres some *insert derogatory term of your choosing* (not always very pc tbh) trying to scam you'
Click.
Reply ID 96039
02/10/2013 by Mrs T
This has been on the forum before. Any calls like that (etc) I say hang on a moment then just leave them talking to "dead air" till they get fed up, and hang up.
Reply ID 96050
03/10/2013 by caramel
I know it was on the forum before,but I could not find it and was in a hurry, sorry Mrs T. The man who called me, put the phone down on me rather swiftly! My OH had a little conversation and politely told him that his information was incorrect. I just wanted to warn people again, as some people have relatives, who possibly might get caught out
Reply ID 96052
03/10/2013 by Mrs T
Wasn't meant to sound like a critisism. Just saying let them waste their breath not ours.[:D]
Reply ID 96054
03/10/2013 by Marilyn
Never hurts to remind people to beware and also anyone who is new to computers and may need warning!
We have had 3 silent calls today from "Unavaliable" numbers and I suspect they could be something similar.
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