"Microsoft calling".....

[gwh200]

I get an almost daily call from "Microsoft" trying to tell me my computer is Donald ducked. The caller (who is always from India, has been sworn at, abused, etc, but today I tried a different tact. I read him excerpts from this.



He seemed to struggle with the concept of "Cock porridge"

[Karma Supra]

Brilliant!

I have the Android version of "Das Crapital" on my phone.

Always handy!

[MWS]

Graham !!! Stop biting your nails !!!!!!!

[yoshie]

You have had good service from that been fleece pal.

Predictive text on the tablet sorry, should read Green Fleece

[gwh200]

If you go peek on the other forum Brian, I took a video of our chat.

[yoshie]

If you go peek on the other forum Brian, I took a video of our chat.

I shall view and no doubt enjoy.

[gwh200]

The guy on the phone does seem to struggle with the concept of "cock porridge". I am rather hoping they call again today.

[Koi]

I used to get them but not since the last call which went

you have a virus on your computer

me - do I

yes are you near your computer

me - no

can you be near your computer

me - ermm no

you need to be near your computer

me - be near it I don't even know where it is. I was burgled last week they stole the computer my tv all the jewellery they took everything, they killed my dog and raped my wife and you think im worried about a f****ing virus

he hung up and never had a similar call since.

[Diezel Weazel]

Classic Koi, just Classic ......

12+ Years of Surfs n Faultless to a "T" is my Yota, no it's not spotless now !!

[tweak'e]

I get an almost daily call from "Microsoft" trying to tell me my computer is Donald ducked.

you may be on the suckers list. if you or your family have fallen for scams before, your name goes on a list and they will never stop calling

[gwh200]

Yup..proper sucker me.
Never paid a scammer anything except a times two return of the bollix they propagate.

[J i m s t e r]

No-one will ever get a legitimate call to tell them they have a virus. The goal is then to get rid of them as fast as possible and try to give them some reason to never call you again.

Easy option is to tell them :

You don't care. "Thank you bye [hangup]" in one swift move.

I... No... Speak... England... (in your choice of comedy accent)..."Thank you bye [hangup]" in one swift move.

You don't have a computer anymore (in your choice of comedy accent)..."Thank you bye [hangup]" in one swift move.

You think they are the people who stole all your money and you need their details for the police. You will need their name and contact details. You might then hear "Thank you bye [hangup]" in one swift move

You will just switch the computer on, then put the phone to one side for a very long time (depending on your need for the line).

[gwh200]

I disagree...quoting the words "cock porridge" dragons nostril" and "Bum cigar" are much better.