Dumb scammers.

[Sean]

I just got a phone call purporting to be from "The Windows Service Centre" informing me that my PC had been infiltrated by hackers and they were getting warnings on "our mainframe" about my computer. I was delighted, I've always wanted to get one of these. Anyhoo, I strung the guy along, told him I was doing what he told me to do, going to a certain site, downloading the "removal tool" as instructed. Then he says that he couldn't see my comp on the site. "Really?" says I, "that's funny. Could it be anything to do with the fact I don't use Windows, I use Ubuntu?"
"What?"
"Ubuntu. You know, the Linux distro based on Debian."
"I don't understand."
"Really? By the way, does your mother know what you do for a living?"
"What?"
"Does your mother know that you're a lying, scamming, cunt?"
*click*

 

[dirtwrench]

Ahhh. A kindred soul who enjoys fucking with telemarketeers and scammers. Personally I have spent many an otherwise boring evening letting siding,insurance,long distance phone, etc sales people go on and on and on until they get pissed and hang up. I look at it as my own little way to give back- they are on the phone with me, they are not bothering someone else.

How about the traveling pack of wolves, er, I mean vacuum cleaner sales people? After an hour's sales & demonstration pitch I told the cute lil gal that I would be happy to buy not one but TWO vacuums at full list price. All she had to do was repeat the demo, this time completely naked. Haven't seen hide nor hair of them since.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Reminded me of this http://419eater.com/html/john_boko.htm

 

[Sean]

Reminded me of this http://419eater.com/html/john_boko.htm

I love 419eater, the guy's a hero.

 

[about_average]

I just got a phone call purporting to be from "The Windows Service Centre" informing me that my PC had been infiltrated by hackers and they were getting warnings on "our mainframe" about my computer.

I didn't know MS had mainframes. At least I assumed they wouldn't considering a MS salesman called a friend about 14 years ago offering to show how they could replace his AS400's with WinNT.

 

[Johnny_Ray_Wilson]

Heh. That is right up there with those lame Credit Card debt "recovery" scammers.

Back in the 90s, I somehow lost a credit card in a bar. After failing to locate its' whereabouts for 2 days, I followed the procedures for reporting it lost or stolen and had it cancelled. Still have copies of my filing a report and the CC company's subsequent acknowledgement of cancellation date. And copies of the penalty I paid. The card had a strict $300 limit.

Several years later, I start getting calls and letter saying I owe money far beyond the original limit. NO recognized debt collection agency I have spoken to have any record of me owing any monies on that card and the parent CC company still acknowledges that no debt to them exists. Nor did the parent CC company contract it out to a debt recovery agency. No financial institution I have done business with recognize the alleged debt.

Every several years, some lame ass fake company claims I owe money on that card.

 

[Joeybagadonuts]

I just got a phone call purporting to be from "The Windows Service Centre" informing me that my PC had been infiltrated by hackers and they were getting warnings on "our mainframe" about my computer. I was delighted, I've always wanted to get one of these. Anyhoo, I strung the guy along, told him I was doing what he told me to do, going to a certain site, downloading the "removal tool" as instructed. Then he says that he couldn't see my comp on the site. "Really?" says I, "that's funny. Could it be anything to do with the fact I don't use Windows, I use Ubuntu?"
"What?"
"Ubuntu. You know, the Linux distro based on Debian."
"I don't understand."
"Really? By the way, does your mother know what you do for a living?"
"What?"
"Does your mother know that you're a lying, scamming, cunt?"
*click*

I'll bet you leave your door unlocked to encourage intruders.

 

[Bad_Doggie]

I just got a phone call purporting to be from "The Windows Service Centre" informing me that my PC had been infiltrated by hackers and they were getting warnings on "our mainframe" about my computer. I was delighted, I've always wanted to get one of these. Anyhoo, I strung the guy along, told him I was doing what he told me to do, going to a certain site, downloading the "removal tool" as instructed. Then he says that he couldn't see my comp on the site. "Really?" says I, "that's funny. Could it be anything to do with the fact I don't use Windows, I use Ubuntu?"
"What?"
"Ubuntu. You know, the Linux distro based on Debian."
"I don't understand."
"Really? By the way, does your mother know what you do for a living?"
"What?"
"Does your mother know that you're a lying, scamming, cunt?"
*click*

Well spotted, his Nigerian brother-in -law will be contacting you shortly so you can collect your prize.

Have bank details etc at the ready.

Woof!

 

[Sean]

I didn't know MS had mainframes. At least I assumed they wouldn't considering a MS salesman called a friend about 14 years ago offering to show how they could replace his AS400's with WinNT.

The guy was dumb as a rock. Like most call centre types he was obviously reading a script and was hopelessly lost as soon as I deviated from it. Fucker was supposed to be a techy and had never heard of Linux.

 

[about_average]

The guy was dumb as a rock. Like most call centre types he was obviously reading a script and was hopelessly lost as soon as I deviated from it. Fucker was supposed to be a techy and had never heard of Linux.

Next time really fuck with them and say you use OS/2. LOL

 

[girlsmiley]

"Really? By the way, does your mother know what you do for a living?"
"What?"
"Does your mother know that you're a lying, scamming, cunt?"
*click*

ahahahahaha!!

 

[Aquagal]

I had a similar call last month. I knew right away that they were up to no good but I didn't have time to play. I told him to call back that night. I'm still waiting.

 

[hobbit.]

I just got a phone call purporting to be from "The Windows Service Centre" informing me that my PC had been infiltrated by hackers and they were getting warnings on "our mainframe" about my computer. I was delighted, I've always wanted to get one of these. Anyhoo, I strung the guy along, told him I was doing what he told me to do, going to a certain site, downloading the "removal tool" as instructed. Then he says that he couldn't see my comp on the site. "Really?" says I, "that's funny. Could it be anything to do with the fact I don't use Windows, I use Ubuntu?"
"What?"
"Ubuntu. You know, the Linux distro based on Debian."
"I don't understand."
"Really? By the way, does your mother know what you do for a living?"
"What?"
"Does your mother know that you're a lying, scamming, cunt?"
*click*

you, YES you, just ruined his bank holiday you miserable tight wad cunt.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

I've gotten this call three times, three years apart, and I swear it's the same guy. I purposely waste his time for as long as I can. Usually I put on the TV and settle it, saying "Yes" a lot. Makes my whole fucking day.

 

[zipman]

I like taking their banking information, say I'm sending it and then keep them checking for when the payment comes through. Making up transaction numbers is also fun.

 

[semen4her]

HAha! I got the call yesterday from some indian guy who works for 'windows'.

I kept him on the phone for half an hour playing along, asking questions.

He started to get upset about not being able to see my computer so he could take remote access to fix the problem.

I finally realized that I was inputting all that info told me, into my microwave oven.

When I told him he got upset, that's when I insisted on speaking with Bill Gates or I would hang up the phone.

I hung up.