Total scam. Told me he was from the Windows service center and that my computer had problems. I kept him on the line as long as possible just to waste his time so he wouldn't be scamming anybody else with that time. I asked him for my IP address because anyone who supposedly had access to my computer would certainly know that. Nope. OF course he doesn't know that because he's just a scammer.
Then I asked him to explain exactly what was wrong with my computer and what version of Windows I was running. Lots of mumbo jumbo and of course he doesn't know what version of Windows I'm running.
These guys are so easy(and fun) to play with although I do feel sorry for the victims who get taken in by these scammers.
These people are a bunch of A**Holes !!! Some Arab/Indian guy that couldnt speak english at all. Said he was with some company called Global Maintenance & Internet Protection.
Knew they were scammers when they asked for me by my MAIDEN Name .. I've been married for 7 yrs and haven't used that name since.
Tried to tell me I downloaded a Virus and they want to "Remote" into my computer to diagnos the problem, but to do so, I would have to turn off my firewall and anitvirus ... YEAH RIGHT, Like I'm gonna let some idiot that can't speak english remote in MY computer ... NOT .. I have 3 Anti-Virus programs and 2-3 Spyware/Malware programs that are running constantly ... I told him he was a liar, a fraud and a scammer, told him not to call again and hung up on him.
Called the number back and got a recording saying to Press 1 to be removed ... we'll see if it works. I have also reported them to the FCC and DNC list people.
The same number called me this morning and tried to tell me there was a virus on my computer and he could prove it. He asked if I was near my computer, I replied no. Could barely understand him and I kept asking him his name and who he worked for. Finally I told him this is a joke and if you are for real, have someone who speaks english call me back. And hung up. I never did get a call back...And don't expect one.. LOL
Well, once again the Press "1" to be removed from call list didnt work .. got another call from these a**holes today ... Calls are coming in on 253-363-9006 and 206-445-6544
Same Arab/Indian guy that couldnt speak english at all. Said he was with some company called Global Maintenance & Internet Protection.
Tried to tell me I downloaded a Virus and they wanted to "REMOTE" into my computer, but first they needed me to turn off my Firewall and my Virus protection programs.
I'm like "Yeah Right" ... but I listened to his tactics again, played along like I was going to do what he asked, then blew a f*cking whistle in his ear.
We need to stop these jerks before someone falls for it and gets their identity stolen.
they've called me about a half dozen times from both numbers mentioned here. i never answer. but i just texted them to "stop f*****g calling me"!! in this MODERN day and age you mean the FTC can't do anything about this?
Just got a call from with number from someone with a very thick Eastern Indian accent. I think he said something about being with some type of education program or something. The same number was on my caller I.D. as someone who called earlier today when I was sleeping, but didn't leave a number. The area code says it comes from somewhere in Washington, around Seattle or such. A number that was litsted between these two calls also has a different area code, but still says it's from about Seattle, which makes me think it was probably the same place calling three times from two different numbers. Anyway, needless to say, I hung up on this person.