Cold call "Windows Technical support" anyone else had them ring

[Eddie-NL]

Just had a scammer trying to get remote access via phone

Answered the phone and with an Indian Accent the Guy said "this is window technical support, there is aproblem with your PC"
I knew this was a Scam, but played along. He told me to start the command process. he then said what is on the screen? I told him there was a message to call the police

he tried to act innocent, then I put the phone down.

[Squeeguk]

Hahahaha

Had a few of those over the past year. Cannot believe anyone would actually fall for this? Then again............

[andrewparker]

Haha, I'd love to get one of those calls - could be fun!

[AA]

 Had a couple and just pretended to follow theeir instructions while typing on my imaginary keypad
 My last comment after 10 minutes was "O hang on I forgot to switch the computer on"  The connection to Delhi was lost at this point

[Eddie-NL]

Had a couple and just pretended to follow theeir instructions while typing on my imaginary keypad
 My last comment after 10 minutes was "O hang on I forgot to switch the computer on"  The connection to Delhi was lost at this point

if they ring back I will try that

[Kalpsn2000]

HAHA, I love doing this with sales people.

One time when I got a call from a guy (paul from mumbai ) trying to sell a mobile contract but didnt ask my age, so after 15 mins of going through plans and me accepting he asked for my bank details...I said I was only 15 and didn't have a bank account.

[bacillus]

Tell them you've got a Mac...   

[Eddie-NL]

Tell them you've got a Mac...   

they rang me a while back, and I said that. after I strung them along for 10 mins

[Jussa]

I also got a call like that, and asked how it was possible I had a problem with my PC when I didn't have one 

[Matto]

Search on youtube for Andrew Ryan on Russell Howards Good News. He did a stand up piece on how to deal with people when they cold call and want you to confirm your details. Was quite good.  

[Top Cat]

It is funny, but the sad thing is, there are thousands of people who fall for this type of crime.   

[benjii]

Search on youtube for Andrew Ryan on Russell Howards Good News. He did a stand up piece on how to deal with people when they cold call and want you to confirm your details. Was quite good. 

I can't post a link as I'm at work.

Just watch it funny as 'where my dad and where my money Brian'

[Matto]

Here's the video. Skip to 7mins. 

[rich83]

Here's the video. Skip to 7mins. 

 

[monte]

Heres another video showing in depth what the scammers try to do. They called this Aussie guy that appears to know a fair bit about computers. (he's a security professional)

He recorded all the conversation and the on screen action with "Richard" on his "very slow pc"  
(His pc has 6 Hyper threaded Cores and 12GB of RAM)  


Its a long vid if you can watch it… (its great near the end when the indian guy is told he is rumbled) 


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