phone scam/hacker threat- is it possible?

Chimichangas

got a call from a fella with a typical english name and a very strong asian accent about my computer problem.
when i said it was great that he was calling about my computer problem he asked what did i want him to do..?? I reminded him that he rang me, and if he didnt know what to do....:o
i knew it was a scam but thought id try get some contact details off him. call was dropped but he rang back. he was ringing from a south east asia call centre.
eventually i got annoyed when he said the call centre head office (and contact details) were based in
-"Australia. ....no sorry the UK"
what part of the UK?
-"Sydney"
Sydney, the UK?
-"right."
.....
:mad:Then I lost it and told him it was a scam and he was a joke. I couldnt understand all he said but basically he told me I was right and then he told me he was going to hack my computer!!:eek:

Now I dont know that much about pc security, but how would one hack my pc?
should i worry about him having my phone number? can it be done through my internet provider connection? Do i need to worry about that, or is it only through virus, malware, enabled remote access etc?

what precautions need to be taken?

cheers!

Nothingbetter2d

its a scam.........

rule 1 of internet
if u didn't order it yourself its probably a scam
rule 2 of internet
banks & legit websites DON'T email u asking for log in details
rule 3 of internet
if it sounds too good to be true it usually is too good to be true
rule 4 of internet
the prince of Nigeria does not have an inheritance to temporarily hold in YOUR bank account
rule 5 of internet
don't click links in emails/social networking sites from people u don't know asking u to "check this out" or something similar along those lines. (also hover but dont click on links from those that u do know to see where they lead... you can often tell if you got a dodgy link)
rule 6 of internet
be paranoid... failure to be gets your computer f@#ked up
rule 7 of internet
Microsoft don't phone up home users to tell them they have a bug or virus

AlmightyCushion

See thread here.

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