Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
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Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
28-09-2010 12:55 PM
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The caller then goes on to state that your PC is generating errors every time you browse the web. I asked for specifc examples of the errors and he was suggesting logging onto my PC to show me. I then asked which version of windows was generating the errors as I have a number of PCs..again dodged the question by stating that their errors didn't show that. I then asked if he could tell me which IP address was generating the errors and he proceeded to list a 192.168.<non zero> IP address. When I stated that the IP address wasn't one of mine he asked me how I could tell then hung up when he realised he wasn't going to be able to scam me.
I am sure there are some poor unfortunates who are being exploited by these guys. I am on the TPS yet still got the call and unfortunately have no idea which company it actually was and no number from caller id.
If enough other Plusnet homephone customers have the same calls, perhaps something can be done to track these jokers down ?
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
28-09-2010 1:05 PM
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
28-09-2010 1:41 PM
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They'll often try and get you to install remote access tools, do not a lot and charge you for it.
As Oldjim said, one big scam.
If it helped click the thumb
If it fixed it click 'This fixed my problem'
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
28-09-2010 2:20 PM
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and his one for an example call
Quote from: pierre_pierre have a look at this article http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/news/2266384/consumer-focus-warns-phone-scam
then watch this video http://www.computeractive.co.uk/computeractive/video/2266990/call-windows-service-centre
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
28-09-2010 3:15 PM
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
29-09-2010 11:13 AM
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Again, as soon as I asked which IP address was generating the errors and stated that it couldn't be mine they hung up..... scammers scammers scammers
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
29-09-2010 4:44 PM
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
29-09-2010 5:56 PM
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If they had said my M$ OS was up the spout I know what I would have told them
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
29-09-2010 6:14 PM
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
30-09-2010 7:27 PM
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All systems I have tried do not recognise that exchange
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
30-09-2010 7:31 PM
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This is a potentially valid number. Gamma Telecoms provide SIP services, a technology that is allowing scammers to thrive in this type of area.
That said, the outfit are more engaged in the business sector and unlikely to attract such business.
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
30-09-2010 7:36 PM
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
22-08-2011 4:08 PM
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When are Plusnet launching the 'Send 15kV with a goodly amperage down the line' or the alternative 'Press one to cause short term hearing loss' features ? Can I get these once I am on FTTC, these scammers are really starting to annoy me and I've had enough opportunities to amuse myself teasing them.
Almost as frustrating as the other International call I get almost once a month asking if I received my free local paper this week....then asking to confirm that my name is some name I can never make out, nor pronounce....followed by me refusing to give them my name.
Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
22-08-2011 5:50 PM
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Quote from: Steve If found one complaint about that number Pierre-Pierre...http://whocallsme.com/Phone-Number.aspx/01236809800
you got me wondering, the I looked at the dates, wow, 11 months between posts.
any way, I have cavity wall insulation, good double glazing, insulated loft and Solar water heating., I keep
17tting calls from a UK local based idiot trying to get me a council grant, which dur to me not being on any form of credit I cant get
He caught the Wife a couple of days ago - number with held as usual, she yabbered to him for a bit when I walked into the room, took the phone of her and gave him a few expletive and put the phone down, the idiot called back 15 secs later and recieved another bucket ful. put down the phone again and IT called back four more times in the next two minutes, didnt pick it up that time
19th Aug calls
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Re: Nuisance call 'Technical Deprt. of Windows Operating System', am I the only one
22-08-2011 9:19 PM
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