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Originally Posted by WishfulThinker66
Regarding the calls and how they get your number, they are using 'robocall' technology. They don't have to get your name and number at all; they are just using an automatic dialer. In most cases it is a canned message you hear. This too makes me amazed people would fall for the scam as it is readily evident the voice is computer generated. Again, how can one be so naive? How do you not have even an inkling all is not on the up and up?
One scam that occurred to me multiple times a decade ago was the 'windows' update hoax. This was where you got a phonecall from someone identifying themselves as a Microsoft professional advising you there was a problem with your Windows software. The goal was to get access to the users computer whereupon the scammer could obtain all they needed for bank accounts, etc. Anyway, I kept getting calls from such people (foreigners with a bad command of the English language) insisting my 'Windows' software had to be updated. I would tell them I don't even use a Microsoft device so how could that be?
Another scam that gets me is when people fall into the trappings of believing they are in a relationship. Often they say they are military.There seems to be a whole lot of military officers out there in dire need of your money. Again, how does one fall for this. The communication and writing skills are far far beneath that of someone who would be well educated. this should be the first tip off. and clearly having no basic knowledge of the military should be another. My recommendation? When you meet anyone online who professes to consider you a perfect match early on actually Google an excerpt of their message(s). Usually thousands of hits come up - they are using a script. So, for goodness sakes, do some homework and be vigilant. Never believe someone you haven't met in real life and certainly don't send them money - EVER.
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I have gotten that Microsoft scam but on my computer,a stupid box will pop up saying it is Microsoft no it isnt true it is a scam I tired closing it down but it wont close ,I knew it was a scam right away.They want access to my computer I aint that stupid.I know what is going on.The las time it happened I tried to get inside my bank I couldnt do it I had to call the bank tell them what is going so now I no longer have access to my bank online I have to call.I suppose it is saver that way.If I cannot get into my account nobody else can.I wish these scammer would get caught.Get a job you lousy scammers .One woman was scammed over a million dollars because she fell for it I cant remember what it was for but I do know it made me very mad, They seem to target the elderly for some reason guess they figure we will believe in anything not this elderly person,Just yesterday I got two phone calls didnt get past my answering machine message before they hung up.If you do get a phone no and there is a caller ID on the phone you can always look up there no it will tell you whether it is a scam or not.You knoq qhat I found out okay I have comcast and frontier did you know that when u sign up with them they give our phone number to other companies I know this because a couple of times I have gotten phone calls sayihg Comcast or Frontier no it wasnt I dont think it is right that they are able to give our phone numbers out like that they claim that both of them gave them our no.I feel sorry for the people who buy that crap.Just like I mentioned before I am getting scam letters in my mai.They wanted me to send them $100.00 to cover for there booklets ya sure.How can these scammers get away with it? I have reported the numbers that call me and there is no message but the do not call lists is a joke .They dont seem to block these calls from these scammers. Scammers are the lowest form of life.