Microsoft Technical Support called me!

kgoings · 09-19-2014, 03:22 PM

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum, but I thought I would share because I thought it was funny. There is a scam where people call claiming to be MSFT and try to get access to your computer. They called me today for the 3rd time this year. I thought I would share how the call went.

Me: Hello this is Kirk

Them: Hello this is <Indian name> with Microsoft Technical Support

Me: Yes?

Them: We are calling to inform you that your computer has a virus and every time you log onto the internet you information is being sent to a Server.

Me: (In a very sarcastic concerned voice) Oh my God! That is terrible!

Me: (Now very appreciative..again dripping with sarcasm) That is SO nice that you would do that, to notify me that my computer has a virus. Thank YOU!!!

Them: Yes, you are Welcome. I will show you how to get rid of the file, all you have to do is share your screen with me and give me control.

Me: No thank you.

Them: No I must show you how to get rid of this Virus, your information..

Me: Nah, Virus's are kinda cool!

Them: Virus's are cool?

Me: Yea!

Them: If you don't get rid of this virus we will block your IP address from the internet.

Me: Okay! I'll just get a new one.

Them: We will block you from the internet.

Me: Go Ahead! Are you doing it now? I can still get on the internet! When are you going to do it? Go ahead I dare you!

They hung up.... LOL

T.G · 09-19-2014, 04:02 PM

Awesome. Just pure awesome.

G G · 09-19-2014, 04:27 PM

I like it!!!!!!

EricF · 09-19-2014, 04:29 PM

Ashcan Bill · 09-19-2014, 04:52 PM

I average a call every six weeks or so. I used to screw with them too, but it got tiring. Now I just tell them "Listen to this......" and hang up.

markem · 09-19-2014, 06:40 PM

I put them on speaker phone and then make them do the whole schtick. They used to ask me if the computer was turned on, but I kept telling them that it was none of my business if the computer was turned on, so they stopped that part.

357 · 09-19-2014, 08:32 PM

This thread reminds me of a guy named Tom Mabe. He used to promote his comedy CDs on a local radio station. His first CD was called "Revenge on the Telemarketers". This link is to my favorite bit, one of the first he ever recorded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...3dNCzFdc#t=120

It's just audio.

357 · 09-19-2014, 08:59 PM

Here's another one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotat...&v=-7OgWcwgB50

09-19-2014, 03:22 PM	#1
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Microsoft Technical Support called me! Not sure if this is the appropriate forum, but I thought I would share because I thought it was funny. There is a scam where people call claiming to be MSFT and try to get access to your computer. They called me today for the 3rd time this year. I thought I would share how the call went. Me: Hello this is Kirk Them: Hello this is <Indian name> with Microsoft Technical Support Me: Yes? Them: We are calling to inform you that your computer has a virus and every time you log onto the internet you information is being sent to a Server. Me: (In a very sarcastic concerned voice) Oh my God! That is terrible! Me: (Now very appreciative..again dripping with sarcasm) That is SO nice that you would do that, to notify me that my computer has a virus. Thank YOU!!! Them: Yes, you are Welcome. I will show you how to get rid of the file, all you have to do is share your screen with me and give me control. Me: No thank you. Them: No I must show you how to get rid of this Virus, your information.. Me: Nah, Virus's are kinda cool! Them: Virus's are cool? Me: Yea! Them: If you don't get rid of this virus we will block your IP address from the internet. Me: Okay! I'll just get a new one. Them: We will block you from the internet. Me: Go Ahead! Are you doing it now? I can still get on the internet! When are you going to do it? Go ahead I dare you! They hung up.... LOL __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

09-19-2014, 04:02 PM	#2
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! Awesome. Just pure awesome.

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,725 Trading: (10)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! I like it!!!!!!

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EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

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Ashcan Bill Ol' Dude Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bill Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 1,900 Trading: (6)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! I average a call every six weeks or so. I used to screw with them too, but it got tiring. Now I just tell them "Listen to this......" and hang up.

09-19-2014, 06:40 PM	#6
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,621 Trading: (47)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! I put them on speaker phone and then make them do the whole schtick. They used to ask me if the computer was turned on, but I kept telling them that it was none of my business if the computer was turned on, so they stopped that part. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

09-19-2014, 08:32 PM	#7
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! This thread reminds me of a guy named Tom Mabe. He used to promote his comedy CDs on a local radio station. His first CD was called "Revenge on the Telemarketers". This link is to my favorite bit, one of the first he ever recorded. https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...3dNCzFdc#t=120 It's just audio. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

09-19-2014, 08:59 PM	#8
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Microsoft Technical Support called me! Here's another one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotat...&v=-7OgWcwgB50 __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain