Indian scammers "from Microsoft"

[Strandmullen]

As I hope you've all heard of before, since it's been going on for quite some time, there are a lot of people who get phone calls from people who claim they are from Microsoft Support or something along those lines. They have an indian accent and pretty much say that you're computer has a virus and that they can fix it (If you haven't heard about it, just google it for more information).

Anyway, I got one of these calls today. I really just asked the person not to call again and hang up on him.
20 minutes later I got another call, although a different voice. This time I again told them to stop call and I said I knew they were a scam and the person hung up on me.

If they call again I'm planning on trolling them and have som fun.
I just wanted to know if any of you guys have been speaking to these scammers, if you have any fun stories or any ideas on how to prank them.

[Jesus_Smith_Nandez]

You're great for posting this, just in case someone here gets the call, now they won't fall for it

I've gotten them before, all the time actually. Last time, since I have a low voice, I told him I don't know anything, and to talk to my son. I then gave it to my 8 year old brother and had him freak out at the guy XD.

They try to prey on people that are uneducated in technology, like the elderly, and steal their money. It's really sad actually. I think it's a whole company that does it, that's why there ar multiple voices.

[Vespasian]

I have not had the opportunity to troll them yet.

[ebil_otter]

Hahahaha i love these guys they called me everyday for 3 weeks. i trolled them every time i sometimes answered using a old lady voice while i traced their number which is in new jersey. i answered as a little boy who only wanted to look up porn sites and cant figure out why im blocked and i answered the last time as pervert who just kept asking them the same question over and over again while i was making fapping noises after i did a fake orgasism the guy on the other end said sir we are not calling you again you are sick and need help to which i replied you called me for the last 3 weeks why not i am enjoying myself

[borka]

yep the fun point is they call again after the first call when you hang up ... i've been visiting a friend when he got the calls ... the second one i answered: "Hello Mark Russinovich here, what's up?" ... Voice: "blablabla" ... me: "Guess you should google me before calling again ... btw. i'm recording and you're getting tracked " ... i heard a deep breath and a click ...

[Morrighan]

I love it when they call... string them along and then tell them my vcr doesn't have microsoft...CLICK!

My favorite is telling them...

( me ) "Well my son made this computer, it's a Charlie Brown special!"

(scammer) "Pardon me Ma'am? Doesn't your computer have the Windows operating system?"

( me ) "No! I have Linus! you know like, Charlie Brown's friend? My son says I'd break windows and Linus is better!"..

( scammer ) ** cursing in foreign language... and CLICK! **

[dagrimreefah]

Let Mr. Rogers take the call next time. That's how I handle bastards like this.

[Arcanist]

I had one a while ago that wanted me to open a screen share program with them.
I think it's pretty sad really, that someone in the world needs to do a scam so pathetic on such a large scale.

The ones I got couldn't even speak english anything other than the lines on their script, so it wasn't much fun.

I worked for a company that did a similar thing, basically we'd call and ask 5 questions and to see if they qualify for a home loan, if they did they'd get sent a letter trying to sell them a house, and offering accounting services, plus go in a database for mapping.
It was actually quite fun in the short time I did it, it really gave me a new look on life, seeing this kind of organisation from the inside.
I feel bad for anyone working on a telephone.

[borka]

I feel bad for anyone working on a telephone.

As long it is outbound (imagine you're going to doors and try to sell the people a bottle of dirty water ... or a pile of sh*t ...)

Inbound is mostly ok ...

[Lord_of_War]

Similar deal here. I'm going to have fun.

Hello Deus,

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Since the last quarter of 2013 until today,the management of Union National Bank have been finding a means to reach him so as ascertain if he will want to roll over the Deposit or have the contract sum withdraw .Since September 2012 when I learn of his death, I have tried to reach out to his relatives or next of kin but it was all in vain. To avoid the bank taking over the money deposit, I have therefore decided to preserve this fund and use the proceed for charity .

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mohammadabdeennso@gmail.com

[2:11:44 PM] Lord Deus Rex: hello
[2:13:25 PM] Mohammad Nasr Abdeen:
I am Mr. Mohammad Nasr Abdeen, CEO of Union National Bank Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate, i have just sent you a proposal that will benefit us. Please read it and get back to me.
[2:13:33 PM] Lord Deus Rex: ok
[2:13:36 PM] Lord Deus Rex: i read it
[2:14:10 PM] Mohammad Nasr Abdeen:
I have to send you the details of the transaction. And explain to you how this transaction will be realized and the fund will be wired to you bank account.
[2:14:31 PM] Lord Deus Rex: can you send the funds to my bitcoin wallet?
[2:14:55 PM] Mohammad Nasr Abdeen:
Therefore send me your email address to give you the details of this transaction or you email me through my private email mohammadabdeennso@gmail.com
[2:15:53 PM] Lord Deus Rex:
{redacted}
[2:15:58 PM] Lord Deus Rex: my private email
[2:16:42 PM] Lord Deus Rex: let me just log into it
[2:17:31 PM] Mohammad Nasr Abdeen:
Thanks. I will get back to you with the details of the transaction. give me some time.
MR. Mohammad Nasr Abdeen.
[2:17:35 PM] Lord Deus Rex: ok

I'm allowed to post logs if it's from a scammer right?