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2017/03/31 20:05:28 (permalink)

Latest phone related computer scam :-)

Latest phone related computer scam:

If you want to torture these num skulls
first make sure to block your outgoing caller ID with *67
so the number you call would be:
*6718005961733

Voice mail message:
"This is an emergency call to notify you that the license key of your Microsoft Windows has expired.
To renew license key please call toll free 1-800-596-1743."

Make sure to use *67 to block your outgoing caller ID.

Of course, *don't* actually do anything they tell you to do on your computer.

Steve Karl
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SPLAT 2017.01
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    slartabartfast
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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/03/31 21:39:15 (permalink)
    You do realize that caller ID blocking does not work on 800 (and other toll free exchange) numbers?
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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/03/31 21:45:39 (permalink)
    slartabartfast
    You do realize that caller ID blocking does not work on 800 (and other toll free exchange) numbers?




    Hehe... 
     


     
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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/03/31 23:52:36 (permalink)
    You would not believe how many people fall for this stuff. It's stunning.

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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/04/01 00:42:04 (permalink)
    I now have my own toll-free number for my business (as of yesterday).  I could call them from that and do to them what they're trying to do to others, ya? 

     
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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/04/01 01:45:22 (permalink)
    bitman
    You would not believe how many people fall for this stuff. It's stunning.


    And here I thought it was actually quite cunning.

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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/04/01 01:48:13 (permalink)
    craigb
    I now have my own toll-free number for my business (as of yesterday).  I could call them from that and do to them what they're trying to do to others, ya? 


    Craig, you need to get one of those toll numbers that charges them $50.00 a minute every time you call them. It would be great way to finance your Gear Acquisition Syndrome..... Just sayin'......

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    Re: Latest phone related computer scam :-) 2017/04/01 05:20:24 (permalink)
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    craigb
    I now have my own toll-free number for my business (as of yesterday).  I could call them from that and do to them what they're trying to do to others, ya? 


    Craig, you need to get one of those toll numbers that charges them $50.00 a minute every time you call them. It would be great way to finance your Gear Acquisition Syndrome..... Just sayin'......



    Hmm...  Sounds like a good idea.  Can you give me a call at 1-900-555-1234 and explain it to me?  Just take your time so I really understand.  

     
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