Seriously? New? This has been going on for years and is well known at the computer support scam. Can't believe you have never heard of what is probably the second most publicized scam in America.
The scheme is "new" like the idea of a non-Caucasian winning the US Presidential race.
Tech Support Scams - FTC explains the fraud
Avoid tech support phone scams - Microsoft warning
Tech Support Imposter Scams - animated short from the FTC
I would bet that poster could tell us all about the imaginary "yes" scam, but somehow remains clueless as to the real scams where people actually lose money.