Asian scammers to bomb Gardai

Phill Ewinn · 22-07-2011 09:12AM #1

The Indian/Pakistani scammers who phone people up claiming to be from Microsoft were confronted by Gards. During the conversation they threatened the Gards, telling them they'd bomb them!

Well AH, is it time to go kick some arse over there?

TheJournal.ie for the full story...

http://www.examiner.ie/ireland/asian-scam-artists-threaten-to-bomb-garda-station-after-being-found-out-161895.html

mackg · 22-07-2011 09:14AM

Indians? Get the cowboys after them they sorted them out last time

CreepingDeath · 22-07-2011 09:16AM

Added a Proper Link and quoted the article.

Full text

thejournal.ie wrote:

FRAUDSTERS ARE PHONING people in Ireland and claiming to be working for Microsoft Windows in an attempt to access their bank accounts.

And the Irish Examiner reports today that one group of Asian scam artists threatened to bomb a garda station after they were discovered.

The article by Sean O’Riordan reveals that gardaí are warning people that they should hang up immediately if they receive a call from a person with an Indian or Pakistani accent offering to clear viruses off their computer.

They said that these scam artists may call from an Irish number, often with an 061 area code.

Superintendent Pat McCarthy told the paper that his detectives contacted one group of hackers about their activity, and that the man they spoke with threatened to bomb the garda station.

Any person who receives a suspicious call is asked to contact their local garda station.

Gandalph · 22-07-2011 09:19AM

durka durka ALLLLAAA!!!

mackg · 22-07-2011 09:19AM

Gardaí have issued a warning to computer users that they should immediately hang up the telephone on any person with an Indian or Pakistani accent offering to clear their computer of viruses — even if their caller ID shows they are phoning from an Irish number.

The warning was issued after gardaí in North Cork received numerous complaints about the hackers, who claimed to be working for Microsoft Windows.

They were ringing Irish telephones from an 061 number, which made unsuspecting people think they were genuine.

The hackers try to trick the computer user into downloading what they say is an anti-virus program, free of charge. However, the program searches for personal details such as bank account numbers which the hackers can use to clean out accounts.

Superintendent Pat McCarthy, who is leading the garda investigation, said the Computer Crime Unit at Garda Headquarters in Dublin was endeavouring to shut down that and other Irish numbers that the hackers were using.

The fraudsters are using low-cost internet telephone calling technology similar to Skype to connect to their Irish base number, from which they make the calls.

Supt McCarthy said his detectives had phoned the hackers to warn them that they knew what they were up to.

"The man on the end of the phone threatened to bomb our Garda station. These are ruthless people who will stop at nothing to get what they want. They are not ringing for the good of your health," he said.

It is believed the hackers are making thousands of calls to Irish computer users every day in an effort to break into their bank accounts.

"There will be computer users out there who will think these people are genuine, but they are not. If people get these calls they should hang up straight away and ring their local Garda station.

"Under no circumstances should they download anything from them," Supt McCarthy added.

Read more: http://examiner.ie/ireland/asian-scam-artists-threaten-to-bomb-garda-station-after-being-found-out-161895.html#ixzz1SouBbt6z

That's the full story from the examiner.

NothingMan · 22-07-2011 09:19AM

We're in a pretty bad state of affairs if as a country we fear these guys.

folan · 22-07-2011 09:20AM

Fraud + bomb threat = Guards might actually get interested in a case!

mackg · 22-07-2011 09:21AM

NothingMan wrote: »

We're in a pretty bad state of affairs if as a country we fear these guys.

Anyone but them:eek:

*hides*

irelandspurs · 22-07-2011 09:30AM

Paki rambo innit

CardBordWindow · 22-07-2011 09:33AM

There might be something proper done now to try stop this!

WindSock · 22-07-2011 09:35AM

Get the IRA to call them back and scam them, then threaten their police force. Order is restored.

RoyalMarine · 22-07-2011 09:43AM

this has been going on for months. shame its only now that the guards decide to try and do something.

22-07-2011 09:51AM

A very simple solution is for people to educate themselves about computers and the practices of organisations within the IT industry.

Most computer users don't have a clue about how they work and rely on experienced people to perform even the most menial configurations. This is not the case with drivers for example, who are required to know how to read the dashboard and diagnose simple problems with their piece of technology.

Everyone should know that Microsoft: a) can't have your contact details just from you buying their product, b) would never ask for any financial details, c) would not ring you unsolicited.

They simply don't take the time to learn about what they're using and that's why they get scammed. Why should we rely on the Gardaí to waste their time on this when all people have to do is become a little more privy?

NothingMan · 22-07-2011 09:54AM

Deleted User wrote: »

A very simple solution is for people to educate themselves about computers and the practices of organisations within the IT industry.

So you want to tell everyone we just ask what the problem is then google the answer? Do you know how many people on boards work in IT? Do want to put us all out of a job?

WindSock · 22-07-2011 10:01AM

NothingMan wrote: »

So you want to tell everyone we just ask what the problem is then google the answer? Do you know how many people on boards work in IT? Do want to put us all out of a job?

So it is better that people keep themselves ignorant and in the dark about some basic concepts of IT?

Surely a professional would not have a threat to their job.

MagicSean · 22-07-2011 10:04AM

RoyalMarine wrote: »

this has been going on for months. shame its only now that the guards decide to try and do something.

What would you like them to do? Invade Pakistan?

22-07-2011 10:05AM

NothingMan wrote: »

So you want to tell everyone we just ask what the problem is then google the answer? Do you know how many people on boards work in IT? Do want to put us all out of a job?

Yes. That is my intention. Good job, sleuth. I work in IT as well and I absolutely hate the fact that people don't bother learning how to use their computers correctly. The world is now utterly dependent on them and the Internet, and for so many people to be entirely ignorant of how they work is absurd.

NothingMan · 22-07-2011 10:08AM

WindSock wrote: »

So it is better that people keep themselves ignorant and in the dark about some basic concepts of IT?

Surely a professional would not have a threat to their job.

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes. That is my intention. Good job, sleuth. I work in IT as well and I absolutely hate the fact that people don't bother learning how to use their computers correctly. The world is now utterly dependent on them and the Internet, and for so many people to be entirely ignorant of how they work is absurd.

Wow, and I thought After Hours would take my light hearted comment as the joke it was meant as. Way too many serious people in the IT industry it appears. Perhaps they only hired me as the comic relief, and apparently I'm even failing at that

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WindSock · 22-07-2011 10:12AM

NothingMan wrote: »

Wow, and I thought After Hours would take my light hearted comment as the joke it was meant as. Way too many serious people in the IT industry it appears. Perhaps they only hired me as the comic relief, and apparently I'm even failing at that .

Ah. Sometimes there are so many dumbass comments in AH you forget that people might be joking...

22-07-2011 10:16AM

NothingMan wrote: »

Wow, and I thought After Hours would take my light hearted comment as the joke it was meant as. Way too many serious people in the IT industry it appears. Perhaps they only hired me as the comic relief, and apparently I'm even failing at that .

I'm sorry, I didn't realise you were joking.

Friends?

Micky Dolenz · 22-07-2011 10:16AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Yes. That is my intention. Good job, sleuth. I work in IT as well and I absolutely hate the fact that people don't bother learning how to use their computers correctly. The world is now utterly dependent on them and the Internet, and for so many people to be entirely ignorant of how they work is absurd.

I hate that everyone uses a toilet, turns on a light, drives a car etc etc and then they have the cheek to moan and bitch when a tradesperson over charges them. Learn the basics people of every single thing you are involved in.

Moot point is moot.

NothingMan · 22-07-2011 10:27AM

WindSock wrote: »

Ah. Sometimes there are so many dumbass comments in AH you forget that people might be joking...

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm sorry, I didn't realise you were joking.

Friends?

Aww, I can't be mad at you guys. You're too damn sexy. *group hug*

Bottle_of_Smoke · 22-07-2011 10:34AM

The article by Sean O’Riordan reveals that gardaí are warning people that they should hang up immediately if they receive a call from a person with an Indian or Pakistani accent offering to clear viruses off their computer.

Such a ridiculous way of giving the public advice. If someone can set up a scam they can put on a different accent, "don't ever give your bank account or credit card details to anyone who calls your phone" would be better.

MagicSean · 22-07-2011 10:35AM

Bottle_of_Smoke wrote: »

Such a ridiculous way of giving the public advice. If someone can set up a scam they can put on a different accent, "don't ever give your bank account or credit card details to anyone who calls your phone" would be better.

That's already been done to death, especially by the banks. People don't listen.

Oink · 22-07-2011 10:36AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm sorry, I didn't realise you were joking.

Friends?

NothingMan wrote: »

Aww, I can't be mad at you guys. You're too damn sexy. *group hug*

What? NO ! This is AH ! ENTERTAIN ME DAMMIT! FIGHT! I WANT TO SEE SOME ****slapping! NOW!!!

WindSock · 22-07-2011 10:36AM

NothingMan wrote: »

Aww, I can't be mad at you guys. You're too damn sexy. *group hug*

Oh you!

*drops hand*

NothingMan · 22-07-2011 10:39AM

WindSock wrote: »

Oh you!

*drops hand*

STRANGER DANGER. STRANGER DANGER.

the_syco · 22-07-2011 11:57AM

WindSock wrote: »

So it is better that people keep themselves ignorant and in the dark about some basic concepts of IT?

Surely a professional would not have a threat to their job.

Sarcasm detector broken? :pac:

Noo · 22-07-2011 12:06PM

I had these people call me continuously one day, when i'd hang up they'd keep ringing back, even left messages on the answering machine when i didnt pick up! The stuff they were coming out with was hilarious. Cant wait for the next one so I can play along. Whats a computer?

WindSock · 22-07-2011 12:09PM

the_syco wrote: »

Sarcasm detector broken? :pac:

Yes.

Do they call mobile or landlines?

Logical Fallacy · 22-07-2011 12:11PM

lol, these dudes can't even run a phone scam properly...if they tried to build a bomb they'd end up blowing their fingers off.

Asian scammers to bomb Gardai

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