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I don't even know how he gets 'em to be able to give 'em away

Is he giving away the ones he's already earned?

Yes, it is a very well-known scam. All first the scammers pretended to be from Microsoft technical support - because most people have Windows computers. Some people were getting the calls even though they don't have a computer!

As that scam has come to people's attention, it has changed to pretending to represent Telstra, banks etc.

Don't respond to any "cold call." Ring them back at the known number for the company before you hand over any money/credit card/passwords or give them remote access to your PC.

Unfortunately the scammers aren't in Australia, so there isn't much our Governments can do.

You can keep updated on all scams here:
http://www.scamnet.wa.gov.au/scamnet/Home.htm

give the phone to a small child to speak to the person, keeps both of them occupied for ages

I get a notice to update when they are available, I hit the go button and it downloads. Not sure about paying for it




I thought I was being genrous Rupe

Chilli, your right...I dont have them to give away.....it is a scam......just when you get to 850K mod points (enough for a pen).....I will give you the bad news (in an indian accent).

Joel, Im not giving anyone my gold stars.....they are mine.....and, and, and....they are mine

Im not too sure what you have to pay for and what you dont. I think it might be the equivalent of a windows service pack that you have to buy but small updates are free. Something like that.

I rang the fair trade people about it and they know about it. I managed to track down their phone number if you have a few free days and want to wast some of their time

From memory they are called "I fix your PC" or something along those lines.

The are not a registered company in oz (they claimed to be) and they have no association with microsoft (They claimed to be contracted by MS). The told me my windows based pc had sent them a virus (I run linux)

They run out of india and use skype numbers in oz.

I just tried to find their number again, but no doubt it has changed.

I tend to ask telemarketers and scamers for their home number, and for the time of night they sit down to their evening meal. Then I say I'll call them back then.

Another nice thing to do is say "hang on a sec" and press your call waiting button. That gives them some nice hold muzac until they get bored and move on. I feel sorry for these poor and desperate people trying to earn a buck, but I think I'm more important

Here's a list of numbers if you want to vent your frustrations. It wont do any good.

They might be a bit old now. The one I found before doesnt work any more.

http://blog.reverseaustralia.com/indian ... -scam/105/

We get mod pens ?????????

Sorry to burst your bubble but MAC's are just as hackable as Windows based PC'S
the record for hacking a mac is about 7mins I think! or less(cant remember the exact time it was quick though, apple release 600mb of updates after it though!), worst Hack yet came via the android app store for Google android Phones and tablets! ( not that Google's much better than some data colleting web sites! ) I believe the hack ran up several million dollars worth of data charges for consumers in Europe!

you must run an up to date AV on ALL internet accessible computing devices, Do not believe the apple tech at the Apple bar that MACs are immune to viruses Most Virus attacks are web based they are information collecting, e.g. Web site that collects data so an operator can call you to help you fix your broken computer!.

( If you don't have Anti virus how do you Now that you don't have a virus! )

As an System and Network administrator I have to deal with this every day

No bubble to burst so all good there. just repeating something I had been told.

I have antivirus anyways.

when I got it the guy said "theres a problem with your windows"

so I said "no they're fine I cleaned them yesterday" and he stopped talking for a bit so I hung up

reeeeally should have milked that one while I was eating lunch

Thats Cool, sorry grumpy computer tech talking there! I've just heard the statement before and it makes me laugh/cry coz so many people get caught by that Scam crap!





Are you using glass 2.0 or polycarb 3.5? if so I would switch to triple glaz 5.0 cos it's much better!

A woman called tech support and said her computer couldn't find the printer. The tech asked, “Are you working under windows?" The woman replied “no I'm near the door but the guy in the next cubical is working under a window and his printer works fine."

I love this one

"Word Perfect Technical support; may I help you?"

"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."

"What sort of trouble?"

"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."

"Went away?"

"They disappeared."

"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"

"Nothing."

"Nothing?"

"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."

"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?"

"How do I tell?"

"Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?"

"What's a sea-prompt?"

"Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"

"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."

"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"

"What's a monitor?"

"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"

"I don't know."

"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"

....."Yes, I think so."

"Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."

....."Yes, it is."

"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"

"No."

"Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."

....."Okay, here it is."

"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."

"I can't reach it."

"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"

"No."

"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"

"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark."

"Dark?"

"Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."

"Well, turn on the office light then."

"I can't."

"No? Why not?"

"Because there's a power outage."

"A power... A power outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"

"Well, yes. I keep them in the closet."

"Good! Go get them and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."

"Really! Is it that bad?"

"Yes, I'm afraid it is."

"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"

"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."