beware : bogus phone calls

pedy · 16th August 2012, 16:50

hey guys, just a wee heads up that I have just received a phonecall (apparently from microsoft) that my pc is sending warning messages to microsoft and for it to be fixed I had to go on to a website while the guy was on the phone. I immediatly new that this was a scam but me being me, I like to wind these people up for a while before I hang up!

He wanted me to go onto "teamviewer" .com and click on the blue box. Instead i googled it and came up with a list of horror stories from people who have fell for this.

By going to the website, it allows them access to your computer and also your bank/creditcard details. I asked him if he was sure he was legit and not just a "lowlife scumbag who is trying to steal peoples bank details"

He said no no no I am doing this for you, you are making a big mistake by not going on the site that I am telling you to. I asked for a contact number, he gave me 02081442166, which (after googling) appears to be for a holiday tour operator - something to do with greece. Anyway this guy who had a very strong indian accent claimed to be called harry wilson and i was to call back and ask for him! I told him there was no chance and I hope that he gets cought and goes to jail for a long time. And he hung up!

anyway, just be carefull guys, and if any of you maybe have older relatives who maybe are a bit to trusting of strangers then please make them aware of this.

CTRUK · 16th August 2012, 16:55

I remember hearing about this scam a while ago or something very similar! Unfortunately there are those that will fall for it but thanks for the heads up.

dannyd2134 · 16th August 2012, 16:57

Yes, i dunno why nobody has found out who is doing this?? Its so blatant and obvious, why have the police not investigated this??

Too busy sat on the motorway or the side of roads having a sandwich waiting for a speeder.

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stevenedgar · 16th August 2012, 16:59

should have recorded it and phoned the police be a right snitch lmao

pedy · 16th August 2012, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenedgar

should have recorded it and phoned the police be a right snitch lmao

if i was on my mobile i would have, unfortunatly they phoned my house.

Bog · 16th August 2012, 17:11

Problem is they are off-shore so not so easy to catch

Civic_Outcast · 16th August 2012, 17:15

Snot fair

Why don't I get awesome calls like this ?

So much fun....to be had !

Aqib · 16th August 2012, 17:20

My dad got this same call! Luckily he doesn't know how to turn on a computer nevermind typing in this website lol

pedy · 16th August 2012, 17:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Problem is they are off-shore so not so easy to catch

They number he gave me appears to be in the uk, possibly a NUDIST holiday company! But no way am I phoning it lol.

Don't no how I'd explain that one to the wife when the phone bill comes in!

HenryTheHonda · 16th August 2012, 17:25

A friends husband recently got caught with this.... They locked their computer with a pass code unique to them, and gave some number in Devon to call back on.... I had to use a bruit force password cracker to get past it, only to find the damage they done.... All the documents were deleted, files distroyed and installed a lovely trojon virus.

They wanted to charge him £300 a year (prob just once) for this "anti virus" software, or they won't get access to their computer.... Some right nasty people about!

CTRUK · 16th August 2012, 17:33

Did he happen to sound like 'George Agdgdgwngo' from the fonejacker???

pedy · 16th August 2012, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTRUK

Did he happen to sound like 'George Agdgdgwngo' from the fonejacker???

Hahaha well now that you mention it....

dannyd2134 · 16th August 2012, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTRUK

Did he happen to sound like 'George Agdgdgwngo' from the fonejacker???

"I am calling aboot de computa dat you arrrr uzing, i am from de microsoft and i am here to steal all of your moneyz. But first what we are having to do is remove a viruzzz off of your computerz, pleez go to dis webzite and log in."

Hahahahahaha!!

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FrankstaH · 16th August 2012, 18:08

scum bag peasant rodents

Mugendude · 16th August 2012, 18:26

my missus had a similar phonecall a couple of months back saying we have been downloading illegal stuff and she actually started to load the computer up! luckily she thought about it and brought the phone to me I just hung up. So she does have a brain its just a little slow lol

dannyd2134 · 16th August 2012, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mugendude

my missus had a similar phonecall a couple of months back saying we have been downloading illegal stuff and she actually started to load the computer up! luckily she thought about it and brought the phone to me I just hung up. So she does have a brain its just a little slow lol

^^^ hahahaha!!

:thumbup:

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FireBIade · 16th August 2012, 18:40

That's a very direct way to put some malware on someone's computer. I guess this will become a bit more common but I think phone call stuff is probably just as easily trackable if you get the police involved.

FWH · 16th August 2012, 19:55

A bit off topic, but I received this e-mail today.

Quote:

Microsoft Corporation Sweepstakes Promotion,
Customer Service.
Your Winning Batch No: HLS/LTY/2901
Your Winning Reference No: MICS/029/2910

OFFICIAL WINNING NOTIFICATION.

We are pleased to inform you of the release of the long awaited results of Sweepstakes promotion organized by Microsoft Corporations, in conjunction with the FOUNDATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOFTWARE products, (F.P.S.) held on August 2012, in Madrid Spain. Where in your email address emerged as one of the online Winning emails in the 1st category and therefore attracted a cash award of 350,000.00 euro (Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros Only) and a Toshiba Laptop.

To file for the release of your winning you are advice to contact our Foreign Transfer Manager:

Mr. James Marshall
Tel:0034-603-300-478
Fax:0034-911-820-387
Email:jamesmarshall_transfermanager@superposta.com

The Microsoft Internet E-mail lottery Awards is sponsored by former CEO/Chairman and a consortium of software promotion companies. The Intel Group, Toshiba, Dell Computers and other International Companies. The Microsoft
internet E-mail draw is held periodically and is organized to encourage the use of the Internet and promote computer literacy worldwide.

Congratulations!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rita Gomez,
Promotions Manager.

I

-ed at the ...and a Toshiba laptop.

dannyd2134 · 16th August 2012, 20:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by FWH

A bit off topic, but I received this e-mail today.

I

-ed at the ...and a Toshiba laptop.

I just pee'd a little from laughing!!!

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jonnyansell · 16th August 2012, 20:30

I get at least 4 - 5 customers a month who have fallen for this and end up having to pay for the damage to be un done. I don't know how many of them just let it happen and stay quiet. They use either teamviewer or log me in now, and they don't just pose as Microsoft they pose as PC World as well.

A customer took a copy of the transcript from log me in now to the police but they weren't bothered and I reported it to our head office who weren't bothered that they were impersonating us either.

16th August 2012, 16:50	#1 (permalink)
pedy Supporter Car: 2007 2.2 ex NHB Join Date: 14th July 2008 Location: denny uk Posts: 326 Thanks given: 115 Thanked 40 Times in 37 Posts iTrader: (0)	beware : bogus phone calls hey guys, just a wee heads up that I have just received a phonecall (apparently from microsoft) that my pc is sending warning messages to microsoft and for it to be fixed I had to go on to a website while the guy was on the phone. I immediatly new that this was a scam but me being me, I like to wind these people up for a while before I hang up! He wanted me to go onto "teamviewer" .com and click on the blue box. Instead i googled it and came up with a list of horror stories from people who have fell for this. By going to the website, it allows them access to your computer and also your bank/creditcard details. I asked him if he was sure he was legit and not just a "lowlife scumbag who is trying to steal peoples bank details" He said no no no I am doing this for you, you are making a big mistake by not going on the site that I am telling you to. I asked for a contact number, he gave me 02081442166, which (after googling) appears to be for a holiday tour operator - something to do with greece. Anyway this guy who had a very strong indian accent claimed to be called harry wilson and i was to call back and ask for him! I told him there was no chance and I hope that he gets cought and goes to jail for a long time. And he hung up! anyway, just be carefull guys, and if any of you maybe have older relatives who maybe are a bit to trusting of strangers then please make them aware of this.

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16th August 2012, 16:55	#2 (permalink)
CTRUK Join Date: 19th July 2012 Location: UK Posts: 34 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I remember hearing about this scam a while ago or something very similar! Unfortunately there are those that will fall for it but thanks for the heads up.

16th August 2012, 16:57	#3 (permalink)
dannyd2134 Join Date: 2nd March 2011 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 1,498 Thanks given: 574 Thanked 160 Times in 148 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes, i dunno why nobody has found out who is doing this?? Its so blatant and obvious, why have the police not investigated this?? Too busy sat on the motorway or the side of roads having a sandwich waiting for a speeder. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

16th August 2012, 16:59	#4 (permalink)
stevenedgar Supporter Car: type s gt Join Date: 25th December 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 479 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 32 Times in 32 Posts iTrader: (0)	should have recorded it and phoned the police be a right snitch lmao

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Bog Supporter Car: 2012 Silver 1.8 EX-GT Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Radlett, Hertfordshire Posts: 4,366 Thanks given: 119 Thanked 421 Times in 362 Posts iTrader: (26)	Problem is they are off-shore so not so easy to catch

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Civic_Outcast Dervinator Car: 2007 iCDTI 2.2, Milano red Join Date: 24th August 2011 Location: Peterborough, Uk.. Distro.. Ubuntu Posts: 665 Thanks given: 78 Thanked 84 Times in 67 Posts iTrader: (0)	Snot fair Why don't I get awesome calls like this ? So much fun....to be had !

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Aqib Civinfo Bulb Trader Join Date: 22nd November 2011 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 2,409 Thanks given: 92 Thanked 353 Times in 326 Posts iTrader: (15)	My dad got this same call! Luckily he doesn't know how to turn on a computer nevermind typing in this website lol

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HenryTheHonda Heavy Footed! Car: 2012 Astra GTC SRi Join Date: 15th September 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 638 Thanks given: 20 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts iTrader: (1)	A friends husband recently got caught with this.... They locked their computer with a pass code unique to them, and gave some number in Devon to call back on.... I had to use a bruit force password cracker to get past it, only to find the damage they done.... All the documents were deleted, files distroyed and installed a lovely trojon virus. They wanted to charge him £300 a year (prob just once) for this "anti virus" software, or they won't get access to their computer.... Some right nasty people about!

16th August 2012, 17:33	#11 (permalink)
CTRUK Join Date: 19th July 2012 Location: UK Posts: 34 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Did he happen to sound like 'George Agdgdgwngo' from the fonejacker???

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FrankstaH Supporter Car: 58 Plate Milano CTR GT Join Date: 10th April 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,268 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 258 Times in 242 Posts iTrader: (10)	scum bag peasant rodents

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Mugendude Supporter Car: 2010 M200 Join Date: 13th January 2011 Location: Nottingham, uk Posts: 56 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	my missus had a similar phonecall a couple of months back saying we have been downloading illegal stuff and she actually started to load the computer up! luckily she thought about it and brought the phone to me I just hung up. So she does have a brain its just a little slow lol

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FireBIade Car: M200, er.....CW Join Date: 5th November 2010 Location: Bournemouth, UK Posts: 463 Thanks given: 9 Thanked 51 Times in 47 Posts iTrader: (0)	That's a very direct way to put some malware on someone's computer. I guess this will become a bit more common but I think phone call stuff is probably just as easily trackable if you get the police involved.

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jonnyansell Geek :) Car: 2008 2.2 EX 5 DOOR Join Date: 28th May 2011 Location: Hunmanby Posts: 247 Thanks given: 31 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts iTrader: (2)	I get at least 4 - 5 customers a month who have fallen for this and end up having to pay for the damage to be un done. I don't know how many of them just let it happen and stay quiet. They use either teamviewer or log me in now, and they don't just pose as Microsoft they pose as PC World as well. A customer took a copy of the transcript from log me in now to the police but they weren't bothered and I reported it to our head office who weren't bothered that they were impersonating us either.