Computer support hoax

LeJimster · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:14

OMG,

Kevin from Bradford.. Do you think we are stupid?

It's the 2nd time in the last couple of days we've received a call from this guy. He claims he's "received information" that there is something wrong with our PC. And of course he's there to fix it for us!

Even when I told him I knew what he was trying to do and to stop pestering us because it's never going to work.. He kept on trying to get us to "fix" our PC.

Kevin.. Or whatever your real name is, you better hope we don't meet! because your face would need plastic surgery once I'm done with it. :mad:

Of course the number was untraceable to us, but I'm wondering who's the right person to contact, the police? When quite obviously this guy is attempting to hijack our machine.

Mat · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:16

Wait... what?

Kristoph · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:17

Mat said:
Wait... what?

It's quite obvious, no?

tibbsey · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:20

1) Phone up unsuspecting computer user
2) Claim they've asked for help
3) ????
4) Profit

fini · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:21

I think Kevin is trying to fix his PC - being a good Samaritan. LeJimster hates nice people.

Chris1704 · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:22

CRAP, you mean i shouldn't of let Kevin fix my computer yesterday

Prophetic · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:23

Course you should have nub.

LiamC · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:23

Quick - To the internet ! :eek:

Chris1704 · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:24

Prophetic said:
Course you should habe nub.

Not this guy again... *cry*

Prophetic · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:24

Thanks for the info

Ricochet J · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:29

Planks for the info
Tanks for the info
Lamb shanks for the info etc etc

matt_fsr · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:30

LeJimster said:
Kevin from Bradford.. ..When quite obviously this guy is attempting to hijack our machine.

Get as much info as you can from him on the next call from him, see what he knows or doesnt know about your record, perhaps record the call as well. Then you'd at least know if he's actually targeting you specifically or just aiming phone calls off at random.....

Prophetic · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:30

Yanks for the info,
Mancs for the info,
etc...

Duke · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:31

Prophetic said:
Yanks for the info,
Mancs for the info,
etc...

Shh.

LeJimster · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:32

I just lost my rag with him, cuz he woke me up and was trying to BS me. :mad:

I'll try to record the conversation next time. But hopefully there won't be a next time.

Ricochet J · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:34

How do you know Kevin from Bradford is on these boards? How did Kevin from Bradford get your number?

reflux · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:35

LeJimster said:
I just lost my rag with him, cuz he woke me up and was trying to BS me.
I'll try to record the conversation next time. But hopefully there won't be a next time.

Yesssss.......record it and then we can listen to it and figure out where he lives and release a bag of rats into his house!

blastman · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:36

set up a machine on your DMZ and when he next calls tell him its virused up to the eye balls. Give him access to this machine and install loads of key loggers / network monitors and packet capturing software.

Use your router to track his IP and see what he gets up to.

I'm willing to bet he'll install something nasty so use VNC or whatever to keep a check on him. When he's about to install a virus or whatever open a putty session with a saved host call 'Police' then start connecting to the 'Police'.

Then take bets with other work mates as to how long he stays connected!!

fonzee · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:36

lol.

next time he rings why not just hang up eh?

oh look, problem solved.

mrk · 30 Mar 2009 at 11:41

Tell him you have a MAC in fact and not a PC. problem solved forever.