Just a word of warning

Ian G · 30th October 2010, 18:00

I have just had an unsolicited phone call from a man with a very strong asian accent on a line that was possibly long distance informing me that I had problems with my computer and that he needed to give me some instuction to load a programme that would clear these problems for me. He called me by name and obviously had my telephone number (not hard to find) and claimed to be from a world wide company called PC Hub..
I'm almost certain that this was an attempt to access online infomation so please be warned if you receive a call of this nature not to give any info or enter anything onto your computer.

PS I have run a seach for PC hub and it a computer spares company

Ian

ardvark · 30th October 2010, 19:30

My better half had a similar call the other day. This guy phoned and asked for me (I was at work at the time) Better half said I was at work but this guy said there were reports of us having problems with viruses on our computer, then he asked if we have a computer. Better half said to him "you just said he had reports of us having problems on our computer so why ask if we have one?" This guy went quiet and better half hung up. We've had no further calls. Be carefull out there members.

Tatts · 30th October 2010, 19:44

I love getting these calls - and marketing calls in general.

I enjoy winding them up so much.

How to really annoy them and waste their time, is to answer everything they say/ask with "Yes". They soon get fed up & hang up. Or I say my PC runs Linux - can they still help? Another one I pull is to say that the person they are trying to contact has moved & give them a forwarding number. I usually give them the number for Doncaster Rovers FC.

Another one I do is to ask them to wait while I finish what I was doing, and stick an 'educational' video on the PC If you get my drift!

tazman3 · 30th October 2010, 19:47

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Originally Posted by Tatts

an 'educational' video on the PC If you get my drift!

LMAO

Martin

djw40 · 30th October 2010, 20:34

Annoying calls like this or pushy sales calls I often express how very interested I am, tell them I'll just grab a pen, then put the phone in another room whilst I carry on with what I was doing.........

Mintee · 30th October 2010, 20:49

This scam (or one like it) has been running for some time.

HarryM1BYT · 30th October 2010, 21:21

I didn't know at the time, but SWMBO also received one of these calls a few weeks ago. She mentioned it at the time, but I didn't really take much notice. Your posting reminded me, so I enquired again - and yes, the start of the same scam. She says the caller sounded to be Chinese.

djw40 · 30th October 2010, 21:27

I have a very loud whistle I used to use for refereeing.

Perhaps I should take the phone in the garden and give it a blast if they call me.........

Bolin · 30th October 2010, 21:46

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I have a very loud whistle I used to use for refereeing.

Perhaps I should take the phone in the garden and give it a blast if they call me.........

A Pot Noodle horn usually does the trick!

(Plastic promotional 'trumpet' horn, VERY LOUD)

Departed 32016 · 30th October 2010, 21:48

30th October 2010, 18:00	#1
Ian G This is my second home Small Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Land of the Eel Posts: 6,315 Thanks: 2,328 Thanked 2,991 Times in 1,431 Posts	Just a word of warning I have just had an unsolicited phone call from a man with a very strong asian accent on a line that was possibly long distance informing me that I had problems with my computer and that he needed to give me some instuction to load a programme that would clear these problems for me. He called me by name and obviously had my telephone number (not hard to find) and claimed to be from a world wide company called PC Hub.. I'm almost certain that this was an attempt to access online infomation so please be warned if you receive a call of this nature not to give any info or enter anything onto your computer. PS I have run a seach for PC hub and it a computer spares company Ian __________________ The man behind redfive Last edited by Ian G; 30th October 2010 at 18:04..

30th October 2010, 19:30	#2
ardvark Al 75 CDTI Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studley Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	My better half had a similar call the other day. This guy phoned and asked for me (I was at work at the time) Better half said I was at work but this guy said there were reports of us having problems with viruses on our computer, then he asked if we have a computer. Better half said to him "you just said he had reports of us having problems on our computer so why ask if we have one?" This guy went quiet and better half hung up. We've had no further calls. Be carefull out there members. __________________ ARDVARK

30th October 2010, 19:44	#3
Tatts This is my second home MG6 TL Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tarn Posts: 5,269 Thanks: 2 Thanked 46 Times in 37 Posts	I love getting these calls - and marketing calls in general. I enjoy winding them up so much. How to really annoy them and waste their time, is to answer everything they say/ask with "Yes". They soon get fed up & hang up. Or I say my PC runs Linux - can they still help? Another one I pull is to say that the person they are trying to contact has moved & give them a forwarding number. I usually give them the number for Doncaster Rovers FC. Another one I do is to ask them to wait while I finish what I was doing, and stick an 'educational' video on the PC If you get my drift! __________________ http://www.wcgsig.com/115562.gif

30th October 2010, 20:34	#5
djw40 Gets stuck in Ford Kuga Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tatworth, Somerset Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Annoying calls like this or pushy sales calls I often express how very interested I am, tell them I'll just grab a pen, then put the phone in another room whilst I carry on with what I was doing......... __________________ Ex 75 tourer owner

30th October 2010, 21:21	#7
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	I didn't know at the time, but SWMBO also received one of these calls a few weeks ago. She mentioned it at the time, but I didn't really take much notice. Your posting reminded me, so I enquired again - and yes, the start of the same scam. She says the caller sounded to be Chinese. __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.

30th October 2010, 20:49	#6
Mintee Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,054 Thanks: 172 Thanked 48 Times in 42 Posts	This scam (or one like it) has been running for some time.

30th October 2010, 21:27	#8
djw40 Gets stuck in Ford Kuga Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tatworth, Somerset Posts: 734 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have a very loud whistle I used to use for refereeing. Perhaps I should take the phone in the garden and give it a blast if they call me......... __________________ Ex 75 tourer owner

30th October 2010, 21:48	#10
Departed 32016 This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,190 Thanks: 101 Thanked 257 Times in 145 Posts