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And do not call me at 7:00 a.m. on weekends or any other time, SCAMMERS. | |
| Ms. Superduper Offer Upgrade  User ID: 65307248  United States12/07/2014 11:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Fafhrd User ID: 61790121 United States12/07/2014 11:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's a popular scam going around. That’s the thing about progress; all the word means is “continued movement in the same direction.” If the direction was a bad idea to start with, or if it’s passed the point at which it still made sense, continuing to trudge blindly onward into the gathering dark may not be the best idea in the world. Break out of that mental straitjacket, and the range of possible futures broadens out immeasurably. John Michael Greer |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 11:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 61274960 United States12/07/2014 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I get those calls almost daily. Always a middle eastern accent, always with the name of "sam" or "sue", or some other obviously not middle eastern name. Always saying that they have record of some kind of issue on my computer. They just want people to give them their info. It's annoying. |
| Fafhrd User ID: 61790121 United States12/07/2014 11:40 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They get your aid in breaking your OS, then offer support in fixing it. That’s the thing about progress; all the word means is “continued movement in the same direction.” If the direction was a bad idea to start with, or if it’s passed the point at which it still made sense, continuing to trudge blindly onward into the gathering dark may not be the best idea in the world. Break out of that mental straitjacket, and the range of possible futures broadens out immeasurably. John Michael Greer |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 11:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I get those calls almost daily. Always a middle eastern accent, always with the name of "sam" or "sue", or some other obviously not middle eastern name. Always saying that they have record of some kind of issue on my computer. They just want people to give them their info. It's annoying. Quoting: DontBeSuchAGiantWeiner Thanks. My first one like that. His voice was overbearing and creepy. Heh. He didn't know who he called with that controlling voice. I'm surprised I was as calm as I was when I told him never to call her at 7:00 a.m. I keep late hours and usually answer the phone if it's a family member. Do you know what they want from you or do you hang up on them? Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 11:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Quoting: Fafhrd Dang. Who would fall for something like that? Oh wait, I know - those people who are asleep - no pun. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 61274960 United States12/07/2014 11:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I get those calls almost daily. Always a middle eastern accent, always with the name of "sam" or "sue", or some other obviously not middle eastern name. Always saying that they have record of some kind of issue on my computer. They just want people to give them their info. It's annoying. Quoting: DontBeSuchAGiantWeiner Thanks. My first one like that. His voice was overbearing and creepy. Heh. He didn't know who he called with that controlling voice. I'm surprised I was as calm as I was when I told him never to call her at 7:00 a.m. I keep late hours and usually answer the phone if it's a family member. Do you know what they want from you or do you hang up on them? I hang up. Ain't nobody got time for that. |
| Fafhrd User ID: 61790121 United States12/07/2014 11:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to triplescomputers.com] That’s the thing about progress; all the word means is “continued movement in the same direction.” If the direction was a bad idea to start with, or if it’s passed the point at which it still made sense, continuing to trudge blindly onward into the gathering dark may not be the best idea in the world. Break out of that mental straitjacket, and the range of possible futures broadens out immeasurably. John Michael Greer |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 55080077 United States12/07/2014 11:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This weekend in the morning I received a call on my cell phone, which I keep close by in the night for possible emergencies. Quoting: Ms. Superduper The man said this is so and so from Microsoft - how are you today. He had a very strong sounding and pounding voice. The accent was a mix of mid eastern/African, etc. WTH? I'm in the middle of a rem cycle and not a happy camper about this call. I said DO NOT CALL ME AT 7:00 IN THE MORNING - EVER. Not only was his voice loud and controlling and annoying, but calls at those times seem to alarm me. Don't know what the call was for, but I have a feeling that it was a scammer. I did not call Microsoft and I do not have any tech problems here. Good grief, what a terrible time to call anyone, weekend or not, but esp. weekends. Has anyone else ever had a call like this? And, if so, what can you tell me. Thank you. This happened to me Friday morning around 7:00. Sounded Indian to me. I cut him off quickly. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65575323  Canada12/07/2014 11:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Fafhrd User ID: 61790121 United States12/07/2014 11:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow. That scam has been going around here for at least a year. I don't normally answer unfamiliar numbers, but sometimes I will...if I feel like playing. This man also claimed he was from Microsoft. I told him I didn't have a computer. He said something like, "Who doesn't have a computer?!" I said, "Me, I don't have one. So I don't know how my computer could be spreading viruses when I don't even have one." Then, he said I was lying, and he started cursing at me. :) Quoting: AnonymousGirl Oh, that probably was Microsoft then. That’s the thing about progress; all the word means is “continued movement in the same direction.” If the direction was a bad idea to start with, or if it’s passed the point at which it still made sense, continuing to trudge blindly onward into the gathering dark may not be the best idea in the world. Break out of that mental straitjacket, and the range of possible futures broadens out immeasurably. John Michael Greer |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65575323 Canada12/07/2014 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow. That scam has been going around here for at least a year. I don't normally answer unfamiliar numbers, but sometimes I will...if I feel like playing. This man also claimed he was from Microsoft. I told him I didn't have a computer. He said something like, "Who doesn't have a computer?!" I said, "Me, I don't have one. So I don't know how my computer could be spreading viruses when I don't even have one." Then, he said I was lying, and he started cursing at me. :) Quoting: AnonymousGirl Oh, that probably was Microsoft then. LoL Yeah, the cursing had me convinced. The funny thing is, the guy always sounds like the same one who calls about my 'air ducts' needing cleaning. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65802242 Canada12/07/2014 11:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 11:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow. That scam has been going around here for at least a year. I don't normally answer unfamiliar numbers, but sometimes I will...if I feel like playing. This man also claimed he was from Microsoft. I told him I didn't have a computer. He said something like, "Who doesn't have a computer?!" I said, "Me, I don't have one. So I don't know how my computer could be spreading viruses when I don't even have one." Then, he said I was lying, and he started cursing at me. :) Quoting: AnonymousGirl Oh my gosh. That's was intrusive. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Fafhrd User ID: 61790121 United States12/07/2014 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | LoL Yeah, the cursing had me convinced. Quoting: AnonymousGirl The funny thing is, the guy always sounds like the same one who calls about my 'air ducts' needing cleaning. Is it accompanied by heavy breathing? That’s the thing about progress; all the word means is “continued movement in the same direction.” If the direction was a bad idea to start with, or if it’s passed the point at which it still made sense, continuing to trudge blindly onward into the gathering dark may not be the best idea in the world. Break out of that mental straitjacket, and the range of possible futures broadens out immeasurably. John Michael Greer |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 11:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Nikola Tesla User ID: 61053943 United States12/07/2014 12:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This weekend in the morning I received a call on my cell phone, which I keep close by in the night for possible emergencies. Quoting: Ms. Superduper The man said this is so and so from Microsoft - how are you today. He had a very strong sounding and pounding voice. The accent was a mix of mid eastern/African, etc. WTH? I'm in the middle of a rem cycle and not a happy camper about this call. I said DO NOT CALL ME AT 7:00 IN THE MORNING - EVER. Not only was his voice loud and controlling and annoying, but calls at those times seem to alarm me. Don't know what the call was for, but I have a feeling that it was a scammer. I did not call Microsoft and I do not have any tech problems here. Good grief, what a terrible time to call anyone, weekend or not, but esp. weekends. Has anyone else ever had a call like this? And, if so, what can you tell me. Thank you. Yes, it is a common scam as of late. They call and say that your computer is compromised. You need to give them money and personal information and they will fix your computer. If you don't give them money, bad things will happen to you and your computer. Apparently it works on little old people... the folks who are in their 70's and older who have computers. Tell them to stop calling. "One person with courage is a majority." - Thomas Jefferson "You’ve heard that we are what we eat. But we also are what we think". “Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views." -William F. Buckley Jr. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65575323 Canada12/07/2014 02:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Wow. That scam has been going around here for at least a year. I don't normally answer unfamiliar numbers, but sometimes I will...if I feel like playing. This man also claimed he was from Microsoft. I told him I didn't have a computer. He said something like, "Who doesn't have a computer?!" I said, "Me, I don't have one. So I don't know how my computer could be spreading viruses when I don't even have one." Then, he said I was lying, and he started cursing at me. :) Quoting: AnonymousGirl Oh my gosh. That's was intrusive. Yep, as is calling someone at 7:00 in the morning. The fake air duct people called me excessively to the point where I told them I was going to call the police for harassment. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65575323 Canada12/07/2014 02:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 02:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This weekend in the morning I received a call on my cell phone, which I keep close by in the night for possible emergencies. Quoting: Ms. Superduper The man said this is so and so from Microsoft - how are you today. He had a very strong sounding and pounding voice. The accent was a mix of mid eastern/African, etc. WTH? I'm in the middle of a rem cycle and not a happy camper about this call. I said DO NOT CALL ME AT 7:00 IN THE MORNING - EVER. Not only was his voice loud and controlling and annoying, but calls at those times seem to alarm me. Don't know what the call was for, but I have a feeling that it was a scammer. I did not call Microsoft and I do not have any tech problems here. Good grief, what a terrible time to call anyone, weekend or not, but esp. weekends. Has anyone else ever had a call like this? And, if so, what can you tell me. Thank you. Yes, it is a common scam as of late. They call and say that your computer is compromised. You need to give them money and personal information and they will fix your computer. If you don't give them money, bad things will happen to you and your computer. Apparently it works on little old people... the folks who are in their 70's and older who have computers. Tell them to stop calling. I did tell him, surprisingly very calmly: Do not ever call here at 7 a.m. and hung up. The ONLY reason I even answered the phone without seeing who it was, is that I want to be available for family members (who actually know my schedule and wouldn't call unless it was an emergency). Interesting, isn't it, that so much other irrelevant, yet political mandates can be had and these scams are just allowed to continue with their wickedness. They can find out who's doing what through phones, tvs and iphones but could not locate these people and make it cease, whether it be through some international means or just plain track their numbers and make them null and void as far as calls coming in to this country. That's not a crazy idea when you think of all of the other intrusions are thrust on us by the ungovernment. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 02:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I don't 'play' early in the morn. He sounded like he was trying to put on his most intimidating voice ever - loud, serious and intimidating, and I KNOW I don't play THAT. At 7 a.m. though, I just don't have time for 'dat. Ha. Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 12116143 Canada12/07/2014 04:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 65502609 United States12/07/2014 04:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Nikola Tesla User ID: 61053943 United States12/07/2014 08:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This weekend in the morning I received a call on my cell phone, which I keep close by in the night for possible emergencies. Quoting: Ms. Superduper The man said this is so and so from Microsoft - how are you today. He had a very strong sounding and pounding voice. The accent was a mix of mid eastern/African, etc. WTH? I'm in the middle of a rem cycle and not a happy camper about this call. I said DO NOT CALL ME AT 7:00 IN THE MORNING - EVER. Not only was his voice loud and controlling and annoying, but calls at those times seem to alarm me. Don't know what the call was for, but I have a feeling that it was a scammer. I did not call Microsoft and I do not have any tech problems here. Good grief, what a terrible time to call anyone, weekend or not, but esp. weekends. Has anyone else ever had a call like this? And, if so, what can you tell me. Thank you. Yes, it is a common scam as of late. They call and say that your computer is compromised. You need to give them money and personal information and they will fix your computer. If you don't give them money, bad things will happen to you and your computer. Apparently it works on little old people... the folks who are in their 70's and older who have computers. Tell them to stop calling. I did tell him, surprisingly very calmly: Do not ever call here at 7 a.m. and hung up. The ONLY reason I even answered the phone without seeing who it was, is that I want to be available for family members (who actually know my schedule and wouldn't call unless it was an emergency). Interesting, isn't it, that so much other irrelevant, yet political mandates can be had and these scams are just allowed to continue with their wickedness. They can find out who's doing what through phones, tvs and iphones but could not locate these people and make it cease, whether it be through some international means or just plain track their numbers and make them null and void as far as calls coming in to this country. That's not a crazy idea when you think of all of the other intrusions are thrust on us by the ungovernment. I totally understand, I am frequently on call 24/7 in the event of an emergency at work, so I pick up the phone many times without looking to see what the caller ID says. Remember the Do Not Call List? Gee, that has really served us well! LOL I am wondering if the do not call list simply provides a reference guide of numbers for telemarketers. The wrinkle in all of this is the calling centers for these are located outside of the US. I suspect, they are not bound by the US regulations to not call. "One person with courage is a majority." - Thomas Jefferson "You’ve heard that we are what we eat. But we also are what we think". “Liberals claim to want to give a hearing to other views, but then are shocked and offended to discover that there are other views." -William F. Buckley Jr. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 33435073 United States12/07/2014 08:14 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Ms. Superduper (OP) User ID: 65307248 United States12/07/2014 08:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This weekend in the morning I received a call on my cell phone, which I keep close by in the night for possible emergencies. Quoting: Ms. Superduper The man said this is so and so from Microsoft - how are you today. He had a very strong sounding and pounding voice. The accent was a mix of mid eastern/African, etc. WTH? I'm in the middle of a rem cycle and not a happy camper about this call. I said DO NOT CALL ME AT 7:00 IN THE MORNING - EVER. Not only was his voice loud and controlling and annoying, but calls at those times seem to alarm me. Don't know what the call was for, but I have a feeling that it was a scammer. I did not call Microsoft and I do not have any tech problems here. Good grief, what a terrible time to call anyone, weekend or not, but esp. weekends. Has anyone else ever had a call like this? And, if so, what can you tell me. Thank you. Yes, it is a common scam as of late. They call and say that your computer is compromised. You need to give them money and personal information and they will fix your computer. If you don't give them money, bad things will happen to you and your computer. Apparently it works on little old people... the folks who are in their 70's and older who have computers. Tell them to stop calling. I did tell him, surprisingly very calmly: Do not ever call here at 7 a.m. and hung up. The ONLY reason I even answered the phone without seeing who it was, is that I want to be available for family members (who actually know my schedule and wouldn't call unless it was an emergency). Interesting, isn't it, that so much other irrelevant, yet political mandates can be had and these scams are just allowed to continue with their wickedness. They can find out who's doing what through phones, tvs and iphones but could not locate these people and make it cease, whether it be through some international means or just plain track their numbers and make them null and void as far as calls coming in to this country. That's not a crazy idea when you think of all of the other intrusions are thrust on us by the ungovernment. I totally understand, I am frequently on call 24/7 in the event of an emergency at work, so I pick up the phone many times without looking to see what the caller ID says. Remember the Do Not Call List? Gee, that has really served us well! LOL I am wondering if the do not call list simply provides a reference guide of numbers for telemarketers. The wrinkle in all of this is the calling centers for these are located outside of the US. I suspect, they are not bound by the US regulations to not call. Later, after I woke up around 10 or so, I looked at my phone and it said "Unknown". Had I been awake and during the day, I would not have bothered with it. And, where do these leeches get our cell phone numbers, or I should say, who gives these leeches the 'phone list'? Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Whatever feels good to your soul, do that. |
