scaryteacher
Thu 02-Feb-12 13:51:27
That's it really. You may remember the threads on here about the people purporting to be from Microsoft who call about the error messages on your computer. I got called today (and should have just tried to speak in Flemish to them) and they tried to tell me about the error messages. I asked how they had got my unlisted number, and they put the phone down - shame, as I was about to tell them I use Linux. Be aware anyway and try Flemish as this guy didn't sound like either a Flemish or French speaker.
Interesting.
I've heard from other people too that they've been called...
lozzyblue
Thu 02-Feb-12 20:53:19
I was called 2 or 3 days ago. 
Really Lozzy?
I look forward to my call soon then!!
lozzyblue
Thu 02-Feb-12 21:35:02
Yes. Freaked me out a bit to be honest.
I had never heard about the scam but realised the guy wasn't genuine. I kept questioning him and eventually he hung up on me.
He was asking me to go to my computer - I guess they're attempting to gain access to your hard drive or something?
Anyway, I contacted my hubby who confirmed it was a scam call...
Interesting. I've had a couple of calls where the caller has hung up when I've answered. Maybe I just scare them off with the sound of my voice?!
