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harveypb
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I had a phone call (unavailable number on the caller ID) (so I knew it might be
a sales call) from a caller that asked me if my computer was running slow.
He tried to convince me that I needed his help to rid my computer of
corrupted files and program application errors. I asked him if he was trying
to sell me something and he said no, he just wants to help me rid my
computer of corrupted files and errors. He asked me to go to a website
and wanted me to agree to turn over control of my computer to him to fix
my problems. I told him that there is NO WAY I am doing that. Watch out
for scammers who call you on the phone pretending to be from Microsoft
and wanting to help you fix your computer and want to take control of your
computer. if they do, they will probably retreive your bank info and passwords
and rid you of all of your funds... Beware....
a sales call) from a caller that asked me if my computer was running slow.
He tried to convince me that I needed his help to rid my computer of
corrupted files and program application errors. I asked him if he was trying
to sell me something and he said no, he just wants to help me rid my
computer of corrupted files and errors. He asked me to go to a website
and wanted me to agree to turn over control of my computer to him to fix
my problems. I told him that there is NO WAY I am doing that. Watch out
for scammers who call you on the phone pretending to be from Microsoft
and wanting to help you fix your computer and want to take control of your
computer. if they do, they will probably retreive your bank info and passwords
and rid you of all of your funds... Beware....
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You are absolutely right. It was a scam.
Lance.
In this case stupid would be very painful.
Actually many alarm companies have sales departments and telemarketing is often used.
<< <i>"I get a phone call once a month from a company saying they want to install a security system in my home. Do people actually do business with companies that randomly call them on their cellphone and harass them? Unreal."
Actually many alarm companies have sales departments and telemarketing is often used. >>
That is correct. I can think of several in Florida over the years that do (or have done) this on a regular basis. Some of these include, but are not limited to: ADT, Security Link, Kertz, Scott Alarm, and others. Some of those on the list above are no longer in business.
It "used" to be called "Door to Door Salesman"
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>It's called "Cold Calling" and it's used through the World.
It "used" to be called "Door to Door Salesman" >>
Would you give a complete stranger contol over your computer? Sounds like a scam to me. Why take the chance?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
an eBAy rep and they wanted to arrange an in-home
demo. They would send someone to my house
for a personal eBay lesson. Of course, I said no way.
Does this sound normal. I doubt eBay goes to your
house to show you what to do. Has anyone else
had a call like this ?
<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall.
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<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
Coons, squirrels and polecats!
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<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
Huh? wtf does that mean?
Me, "Dunno...never, ever seen that one before!"
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<< <i>What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
Huh? wtf does that mean? >>
"Next, you're going to say that phones used to take coins and were mounted on the wall."
Either that, or it was something about phones that somehow went out, rounded up raccoons and mounted them on the wall. Or maybe it was something else entirely.
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<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
Huh? wtf does that mean? >>
LOL. I read that three times and still couldn't make any sense of it. Gotta love the auto-correct feature.
Lance.
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<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
what? next you're going to say that phones used to take coins and were mounted on the wall.
you're all welcome.
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"Sou Mangueira......."
I would then lay the phone down and come back every minute or two, asking them if they could hang on a little longer. I was surprised how long some of them would stay on the line.
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
...i always have an air-horn next to my phone.
I told him I was not interested in letting him steal my identity off of my computer..
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<< <i>I can't believe they publish a book with your name and phone number and give them away to total strangers >>
What??? Next your going to say that phones use go take coons and were mounted on the wall. >>
Huh? wtf does that mean? >>
LOL. I read that three times and still couldn't make any sense of it. Gotta love the auto-correct feature.
Lance. >>
Hoard the keys.