Microsoft Scam?

Mr. Manager

My GF just text me saying that "Microsoft" phoned her today because she may have had an infected PC/Laptop and that he was to give her some codes that she could run to get the so called Virus/Trojan removed.

This is the second phone call like this we have received. Coincidentally, my GF answered the phone the second time too.

It was someone from "Bank of Ireland" yet, when asked, would not give a name or Branch from where she was operating. She asked my GF for the number across her Credit Card/Laser Card (Neither of which she has) - When my GF asked what it was in relation to she was simply told "It's a routine security check to make sure you have the right card" - WTF?! Of course I have the right card, it says Mrs. XXXXXX

Anywho, just a heads up to people as I'm unsure on the legitimacy myself.

Jumpy

Whole thread on it in Computers here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055837564

Jumpy

*cue loads of Indian puns*

Celly Smunt

Jumpy wrote: »

Whole thread on it in Computers here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055837564

but its not just about computers :rolleyes:

colly10

pmcmahon wrote: »

but its not just about computers :rolleyes:

If your unsure whether it's legit or not, the link would be no harm

Saila

"remember kids not all people are nice and telling you the truth"

/idiots guide to naievity

Mr. Manager

Jumpy wrote: »

Whole thread on it in Computers here

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055837564

Didn't see that, thanks!

Probably not a bad thing having it here as AH is the most viewed Forum.

antodeco

Why would Microsoft want her credit card details?

Dempsey

I cant wait for one of these phone calls, I'll abuse the **** out of them!

Jaxxy

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

My GF just text me saying that "Microsoft" phoned her today because she may have had an infected PC/Laptop and that he was to give her some codes that she could run to get the so called Virus/Trojan removed.

I've been getting that on and off for the last few months. Luckily everyone in my house is computer savvy so no details were handed over. I can imagine this is fooling quite a few people though. Despite having told the callers that we're aware that it's a scam they keep persisting with the calls. We keep a whistle by the phone now.

Mr. Manager

antodeco wrote: »

Why would Microsoft want her credit card details?

Who said Microsoft wanted her CC details?

StupidLikeAFox

In fairness the Bank of Ireland clearly say that when asked over the phone you should always give your personal details out. In my opinion your GF is very foolish to queation this as the Bank will now not be able to make sure her card is fully secure.

Also Microsoft is an internationally recognised company, why wouldnt you trust them? I'd input those codes as soon as possible.

I wish I got calls like this but for some reason I dont. A friend of mine got an email last week from a Nigerian prince who wanted to give him loads of money, something got to do with his father, The King dying and he wanted to escape from a revolution or that, so my friend stands to make millions out of it. He'll need it pretty soon too because someones started stealing money from his account, but he'll be fine once the money comes from Nigeria.

Celly Smunt

ColHol wrote: »

In fairness the Bank of Ireland clearly say that when asked over the phone you should always give your personal details out. In my opinion your GF is very foolish to queation this as the Bank will now not be able to make sure her card is fully secure.

Also Microsoft is an internationally recognised company, why wouldnt you trust them? I'd input those codes as soon as possible.

EDIT:didn't read the last part troller mctrollerson

endurodave

ColHol wrote: »

I wish I got calls like this but for some reason I dont. A friend of mine got an email last week from a Nigerian prince who wanted to give him loads of money, something got to do with his father, The King dying and he wanted to escape from a revolution or that, so my friend stands to make millions out of it. He'll need it pretty soon too because someones started stealing money from his account, but he'll be fine once the money comes from Nigeria.

I lol'd

xoxyx

Cereal Rapist wrote: »

My GF just text me saying that "Microsoft" phoned her today because she may have had an infected PC/Laptop and that he was to give her some codes that she could run to get the so called Virus/Trojan removed.

This is the second phone call like this we have received. Coincidentally, my GF answered the phone the second time too.

I don't trust coincidences. Maybe she's making things up!

Overheal

I'm always surprised when people believe this sort of thing.

Mr. Manager

Overheal wrote: »

I'm always surprised when people believe this sort of thing.

They wouldn't still be operating if people didn't believe them.

slimjimmc

z_topaz wrote: »

I don't trust coincidences. Maybe she's making things up!

Damn those cc thieves trying to steal her details so that they can run up huge bills in her favourite shoe shop, beauty spa, weekend away, designer clothes, etc before the next cc bill comes along.

On a serious note never give your cc details to anyone who calls you on the phone.

weiland79

z_topaz wrote: »

I don't trust coincidences. Maybe she's making things up!

coincidence my back side i'd say she's in on it.

On a serious note. Are you home now?



Third time lucky......

entropi

I thought this thread would be about Windows...