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Microsoft scammers now calling Belgian numbers

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scaryteacher · 02/02/2012 13:51

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.

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Ruthchan · 02/02/2012 20:15

Interesting.
I've heard from other people too that they've been called...

lozzyblue · 02/02/2012 20:53

I was called 2 or 3 days ago. Angry

Ruthchan · 02/02/2012 21:05

Really Lozzy?
I look forward to my call soon then!!

lozzyblue · 02/02/2012 21:35

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...

Longtime · 03/02/2012 08:19

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?!

belgo · 03/02/2012 08:21

Thanks for the tip.

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