Microsoft "techie" Scam

[ichkeria]

This morning I had a call from 02053 788372, from a very cocky chap, claiming to be from Microsoft, wanting to discuss the "messages coming up on my computer". I decided to string him along for a moment, before laying into him. However he was VERY persistent and calm (usually they hang up when you have a go at them).
If you get a call like this it is best to hang up I know, but if you do what I did, don't be fooled by their manner. Microsoft don't ring people up about their computers!
I googled the number but couldn't find any other references to it on "Who Called Me" etc, so maybe it is a new one.

[nailit]

This scam has been around for years. I had a call once from a nice 'indian' sounding gentleman. I gave him a few expletives and told him where to stick his scam. A few moments later he rang back and started to abuse ME...
Quiet funny at the time.

[ichkeria]

Usually when you answer back they hang up pronto. I wonder if there is a new breed of smooth operators who are trained to keep you talking if you don't hang up :-)

[wolf63]

I got fed up of one caller and told him that I didn't have a computer. "You are lying to me, madam, and that is wrong" he said just before slamming the phone down.

[ichkeria]

Actually I do recall once letting some sales bod rabbit on for ages and when I told him, politely, I wasn't interested he accused ME of wasting HIS time!

[fender62]

i get these tpes of call, example we heard you were in a car accident recently..me err i have no body im just a brain in a water tank..so yea i might have been in an accident, or the fake microsoft caller...me i say im officer padio furniture, or who flung dung chinese takeaway your order peas, i just love making stuff up, to wind them up, another good one is whisper on the phone...say..there's blood everywhere what can i do, it's all your fault, another funny one is scream at the phone and say loudly..bubba get back in your cell, dont make me get the hose.

[jno]

indeed, Ichkeria, he risks not fulfilling his quota, and losing commission, if you keep him hanging on the line. I don't think this is particularly fair to people who are doing their job politely.

[fender62]

there all scam merchants, and dont deserve any commision only a jail sentence.

[zebo]

Wasn't 'Roger Williams' was it? I've had him on today and another who didn't give their name before they sussed me. Next one will be asked to send round a couple of prawn curries and some naan bread.