It's easier to read this than it is for me to explain the entire scam. But it's guys calling YOU and saying they want to help you 'fix' a problem on you computer. . . Schteveo
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blue
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but what if the guy on the phone sez he is Bill Gates?
Some who are not so dumb could get caught-up in this also. I was having a problem with my Outlook 2010 for several months, a problem that neither my ISP, nor Dell, nor Microsoft could fix.
A few weeks ago, i received a call from a Dell tech asking if the help they gave me solved my problem. It was clear that "Larry" was calling from somewhere in India. When i told him that they did not fix the problem, he asked if he could take control of my computer, then proceeded to check every little corner of the computer. After about 45 minutes, he did in fact find and fix the problem. (it turned out to be the fault of my ISP) He then asked if i wanted to renew a service contract i have with Dell. I said i'd let him know.
I gave no personal info, nor did he ask for any. I also don't keep personal info on my computer. Obviously, this call was legit.
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but what if the guy on the phone sez he is Bill Gates?
...oh, by all MEANS, then you should do it!
(it's hard to believe that people are dumb enough to fall for this)
Some who are not so dumb could get caught-up in this also. I was having a problem with my Outlook 2010 for several months, a problem that neither my ISP, nor Dell, nor Microsoft could fix.
A few weeks ago, i received a call from a Dell tech asking if the help they gave me solved my problem. It was clear that "Larry" was calling from somewhere in India. When i told him that they did not fix the problem, he asked if he could take control of my computer, then proceeded to check every little corner of the computer. After about 45 minutes, he did in fact find and fix the problem. (it turned out to be the fault of my ISP) He then asked if i wanted to renew a service contract i have with Dell. I said i'd let him know.
I gave no personal info, nor did he ask for any. I also don't keep personal info on my computer. Obviously, this call was legit.
I encrypt any personal or financial files that are on my PCs
a good free program is AxCrypt
link: AxCrypt
I have been using this program for over 5 years, no issues, no problems
damn links
www.axantum.com
Here's a terrific idea if you shop online. And it works great.
http://www.smartswipe.ca/
...or you can set up a PayPal Acct.
Actually, IF you check the URL BEFORE you type in your credit card number, and make sure it says 'https', you'll be secure.
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