I just got another phone call a short while ago, from Microsoft again, only this was a recording this time telling me my computer was infected.
The recording was from a very English speaking person telling me to do this and that but the prefered method was to hit 9 on the phone to speak to a Microsoft tech. The call had the distinct, I am scammer ring to it, so I knew right away something was up.
Since the New Year, I have received 3 calls to have our ducts cleaned. One at 9:30 am on Boxing day no less!
My wife had to deal with a guy today at work (GM) who wanted all his banking info at work changed over. He received an e-mail about a recent e-transfer, which he did, but found it odd the e-transfer was addressed to him? Regardless, he opened it/the link and immediately had $2400 dollars taken from his account.
He phoned his bank, who of course told him it was a scam, and had his accounts frozen. From what I understand, if he didn't call immediately like he did, they were in the process of cleaning out other accounts or money somehow.
Regardless, all his accounts are now frozen, pending an investigation and he has no access to money, no Visa or other CC.
I receive others as well, like from a cable provider that we are already subscribed to. I told them this once as I thought it was legit but they keep calling me back wanting my business.
Let's hear some others that are out there, including American ones, if you also get them, which I assume you do.
The more we know, the less we will be fooled.
Also, as I Likely can't post it here, check out how to deal with telemarketers by Tom Mabe. Most of you will get a good chuckle out of it. "How to deal with a Telemarketer by Tom Mabe" Youtube.
The recording was from a very English speaking person telling me to do this and that but the prefered method was to hit 9 on the phone to speak to a Microsoft tech. The call had the distinct, I am scammer ring to it, so I knew right away something was up.
Since the New Year, I have received 3 calls to have our ducts cleaned. One at 9:30 am on Boxing day no less!
My wife had to deal with a guy today at work (GM) who wanted all his banking info at work changed over. He received an e-mail about a recent e-transfer, which he did, but found it odd the e-transfer was addressed to him? Regardless, he opened it/the link and immediately had $2400 dollars taken from his account.
He phoned his bank, who of course told him it was a scam, and had his accounts frozen. From what I understand, if he didn't call immediately like he did, they were in the process of cleaning out other accounts or money somehow.
Regardless, all his accounts are now frozen, pending an investigation and he has no access to money, no Visa or other CC.
I receive others as well, like from a cable provider that we are already subscribed to. I told them this once as I thought it was legit but they keep calling me back wanting my business.
Let's hear some others that are out there, including American ones, if you also get them, which I assume you do.
The more we know, the less we will be fooled.
Also, as I Likely can't post it here, check out how to deal with telemarketers by Tom Mabe. Most of you will get a good chuckle out of it. "How to deal with a Telemarketer by Tom Mabe" Youtube.
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