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They were probably going to have you launch the event viewer (which invariably has a long list of warnings and errors), and try to scare you into believing that your computer has major problems. Then they would get you to allow them to remotely access your computer and "fix" it for a fee.

Pretty slick. Next time I'll pretend to do what he tells me to do then I'll make up some crap about what I'm seeing on the screen with error messages and warnings. Thanks for the tip!

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Posted by Korkstand

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:36 pm to LSURussian

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Pretty slick. Next time I'll pretend to do what he tells me to do then I'll make up some crap about what I'm seeing on the screen with error messages and warnings.

You can actually play along, launch the event viewer and read them your actual errors if you want. I've heard that if you get that far and they think you're a live one, they actually call a supervisor over and you can waste some of his time, too.

Just obviously don't give them any numbers (credit card or IP address), and don't let them remotely access your machine. They will probably try to get you to download a program similar to TeamViewer for this part (which is totally legit and useful software).

I got a call from them a couple months ago, and I was able to keep him on the line for a few minutes. I think he told me to press win-R 5 or 6 times before I had to put him on hold for a work-related call, and he hung up.

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Posted by HubbaBubba

F_uck Joe Biden, TX

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 9/23/14 at 2:43 pm to LSURussian

Dammit! I never have any fun. I hope they call me.

Indian faker:

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Now push the Windows button and R button. What do you see?

Me:

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It's..... it's.....Auntie Em! Auntie EM! I'm here in Oz, Auntie Em - I'm locked up in the Witch's castle and I'm trying to get home to you, Auntie Em.

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