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Now I've heard of ransomware viruses popping up on your PC telling you that your computer's files are no longer able to be accessed and will be erased unless you pay $$$$, but a phone call?
Without identifying herself or me, the caller -- obviously a robot -- told me (actually, my answering machine) that Microsoft has locked my PC because the license has expired. To have the license renewed, call (toll free no.). How do they know that the party they dial even has a PC? I guess they assume that the overwhelming no. of people do and that they use Microsoft and that a certain percentage of them will panic without checking their computer, choosing instead to dial the toll free no and release sensitive, private information. Sheesh.
The previous day, the answering machine received a message warning that the IRS has filed a suit against me and I need to call a certain no. What next?
Now I've heard of ransomware viruses popping up on your PC telling you that your computer's files are no longer able to be accessed and will be erased unless you pay $$$$, but a phone call?
Without identifying herself or me, the caller -- obviously a robot -- told me (actually, my answering machine) that Microsoft has locked my PC because the license has expired. To have the license renewed, call (toll free no.). How do they know that the party they dial even has a PC? I guess they assume that the overwhelming no. of people do and that they use Microsoft and that a certain percentage of them will panic without checking their computer, choosing instead to dial the toll free no and release sensitive, private information. Sheesh.
I say something to the live ones that would get me banned here. I can hear their faces going red.
It's hard to believe anyone falls for this, but obviously enough people do to make it worthwhile. If they make thousands of robocalls a day and get 1 person to pay up, that's probably a nice 6 figure income.
It's hard to believe anyone falls for this, but obviously enough people do to make it worthwhile. If they make thousands of robocalls a day and get 1 person to pay up, that's probably a nice 6 figure income.
Makes you wonder how many people check their computer first...
The previous day, the answering machine received a message warning that the IRS has filed a suit against me and I need to call a certain no. What next?
Can't argue with your last statement, but ya know... is pretty common.
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