MS Windows Support scam . . . .
Just received a call from a scammer (985-921-2326) which is in the Southern US. We are presently in Canada. Male voice with a thick - what sounded like an 'East Indian' accent - said he works for MS W...
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I had great fun tonight.
Initially frustrated "Shawn" to the point that he asked to speak with the head of the household because he couldn't believe I didn't have a computer or internet. I told him I lived alone in the bush in remote Yukon, Canada with only animals for neighbours. Sweetly asked him if he knew about elk, bears, wolves.
He talked about Windows Operating System, "OS, you know". I told him my Windows were fine even though this was an old cabin and that I had no problems opening Windows. That I thought my Windows would be okay for another winter. Then I asked him if they could fix my Windows if they were drafty at -40.
He insisted that I must have a laptop, and so I chatted about my lap dog while others here have sled dogs.
Eventually he indicated I was an f'en illiterate moron and he hung up.
I don't feel the least bit guilty. And realized I make a darn fine dumb blonde when the time is right.
Initially frustrated "Shawn" to the point that he asked to speak with the head of the household because he couldn't believe I didn't have a computer or internet. I told him I lived alone in the bush in remote Yukon, Canada with only animals for neighbours. Sweetly asked him if he knew about elk, bears, wolves.
He talked about Windows Operating System, "OS, you know". I told him my Windows were fine even though this was an old cabin and that I had no problems opening Windows. That I thought my Windows would be okay for another winter. Then I asked him if they could fix my Windows if they were drafty at -40.
He insisted that I must have a laptop, and so I chatted about my lap dog while others here have sled dogs.
Eventually he indicated I was an f'en illiterate moron and he hung up.
I don't feel the least bit guilty. And realized I make a darn fine dumb blonde when the time is right.
