20-11-2014, 12:57 PM
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New type of scam
Just had a phone call from an Indian gentleman saying there was a virus from one of my files that has got onto their server.He wanted me to go to my computer and onto the internet to check my computer. He mentioned my windows computer then suddenly added about using a Mac AFTER I said that is what I use
Alarm bells started ringing very loudly
Why should he want to clear a virus on his server using my computer????
No he wanted access to my computer in case I did any online banking and have access to any information he could use.
I said if you have access to my computer then email me with the problem and I will get an expert to sort it out.
That stumped him for a while,then he asked if I knew such a person so I said yes one of the top people in the country
Beware of this tele no
0012094582705
international
20-11-2014, 01:20 PM
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Re: New type of scam
What really caught him out was when I said email me with the problem and I will get it sorted this end.There is no way can he get my email addy unless I sent it to him.
He even wanted me to go and switch on my computer for him: NO WAY
Luckily I can spot these scams easily but someone not computer wise may well fall for it.
I know what the next question would be. Switch your computer to remote access and let him sort it!!!!
That for those who don't know is about the worst thing one can do is let a complete stranger access your computer.
These scams are getting cleverer every time. So the answer is if you are unsure about phone calls or computer messages from someone you don't know end it
ignore.
In my case i let him ramble on for a good 5 minutes getting him further tied up in his own mistakes, I found it quite good fun actually hearing him struggle for answers
20-11-2014, 04:20 PM
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Re: New type of scam
Originally Posted by BowieEyes
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Best way to sort that kind of call is say what Computer I haven't got one so don't know what you are talking about. Put phone down and laugh.
That's a good idea Sandy, I like that.
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