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.

You do realize that caller ID blocking does not work on 800 (and other toll free exchange) numbers?

slartabartfast
You do realize that caller ID blocking does not work on 800 (and other toll free exchange) numbers?

Hehe... 
 

You would not believe how many people fall for this stuff. It's stunning.

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? 

bitman
You would not believe how many people fall for this stuff. It's stunning.

And here I thought it was actually quite cunning.

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'......

Doc_Hollingsworth

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.