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Gosh ...just re-read that. Shouldnt have had a couple of drinks!!!! Scuse typos!

Funniest bit of it all.....................he said his name was Peter Jackson!!!! Asked him if I should call him Sir!! What really disturbs me is that some people could get so sucked in by it. My mohter would.!! I didnt get to the stage where they wanted money but I was heading there!!!

I has a call from a guy telling me that my computer was sending the Windows Service Centre warning messages and he wanted me to press the flag key and r at the same time.  When I questioned him as to what that would open on my computer he tried to  talk over me.  I kept asking the question until he eventually hung up on me.

THIS IS A SCAM. Read about the your-PC-is-infected scam here http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml They lie about your PC sending out malware, error messages, etc., and say your PC is about to crash to frighten you into giving them remote control of your PC to fix the nonexistent problem (don't let them!). If they ask you to open the systems tab in eventvwr.msc to see all the errors, these harmless errors are *normal* for any Windows PC (mine has several and it runs just fine). Don't let them take control of your PC because they can download *real* malware, possibly a malware suite, that can spam, steal bank logins and personal info, etc. If they've remoted into your PC, the safest fix is to re-format your drive and re-install your OS assuming you have clean backups of your data. You can try scanning with various antivirus software but scanning may not find all the malware. If you don't know how, get help from friends or pay a local shop to do it. THIS IS A SCAM.

THIS IS A SCAM. Read about the your-PC-is-infected scam here http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml They lie about your PC sending out malware, error messages, etc., and say your PC is about to crash to frighten you into giving them remote control of your PC to fix the nonexistent problem (don't let them!). If they ask you to open the systems tab in eventvwr.msc to see all the errors, these harmless errors are *normal* for any Windows PC (mine has several and it runs just fine). Don't let them take control of your PC because they can download *real* malware, possibly a malware suite, that can spam, steal bank logins and personal info, etc. If they've remoted into your PC, the safest fix is to re-format your drive and re-install your OS assuming you have clean backups of your data. You can try scanning with various antivirus software but scanning may not find all the malware. If you don't know how, get help from friends or pay a local shop to do it. THIS IS A SCAM.

I just got the call.  manage to string them along for 38 mins while saying i didnt know what i was doing ;), then I said my computer was playing up (it isn't) and could they call me back, they have rung three times so far and I keep saying its nearly loaded.  Next call, i'm going to lead them along a bit more before telling to get lost and never call again..

I guess I have too much free time on my hands tonight ha-ha

There may be malware on your PC, have you cleaned it out or reformatted your drive and reloaded the OS? Trojans like Zbot are silent and stealthy with poor detection rates because they morph constantly.

Laura is a lying sleazy scumbag scammer shill. Read about your scam here http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml

ricky and bean are lying sleazy scumbag scammer shills. Read about your scam here http://news.softpedia.com/news/Cold-Call-Tech ... on-150170.shtml

If the program was only saved and not executed and deleted, you're probably OK. If they had control of your PC, they would be driving your screen cursor around on your screen as you watched, and if that didn't happen, you're safe. Still wouldn't hurt to scan with antivirus software. Try Malwarebytes - free home-user download, first install, then update virus definitions, then scan. FYI, if you want to destroy a malicious file, it's better to erase the file (overwrites file sectors with random 0s and 1s) than delete. Delete only changes the leading character of the file name so File Manager can't find it, the file is still intact on your drive. I use Eraser by heide.ie - free download, donation requested, google "eraser heide.ie"

If by "Victor, who showed me all the corrupt files that were on my computer," you mean he remoted into your PC via logmein or another website (could Victor move your mouse on your screen as you watched?), you may have malware on your PC and yes, he or other criminals may have a back door into your PC. The safest fix is to reformat your drive and reload your OS assuming you have clean copy of your data. Scanning with antivirus may not find all malware. If you don't know how, get help from geek friends or pay a local shop to do it.

Same thing has happened to me, I knew it was BS when he mentioned windows as I also have a Mac.

I had a call on the 17th May 2011 at approx 1845hrs, from the 'so called" Windows Service Centre, Indian speaking named "Steven" who claims that I have downloaded something over the net and it's causing problem on my terminal and it's slowing down. To be more on the safe side I did ask the caller "How do I verify that its the correct person?" Rightfully from the service centre and asked him for his contact number to call him back, unfortunately he gave me this number "441865522721", no answer.

I would suggest to users to have them drop you a mail if they want to help you. Also if they know the problem exist in your terminal they should be able to provide you with your ip address.

Do not reveal anything or any information to anyone without verifying the details.

Regards

I had two calls from this so called 24x7PC help based in Auckland. I don't have a caller ID, so I don't know where the calls came from. The first was about three days ago from a man with an Indian accent. He sounded very tense and rude. He told me the same story about the error messages. When I asked him how he got my phone number, he said it was the one I registered my windows with. That gave it away as I have changed  my phone number recently and not used this number for anything. Yesterday a lady called claiming to be Kate but with an Indian accent. She gave the same story but went on to try and convince me about spyware from unknown internet sites. I told her that I open only McAfee safe sites, my antivirus software is up-to-date and that I don't get any error messages on my computer. She hung up abruptly. It doesn't sound straight.

had the same call just now (14 june, 2011). guy called "jim" with above number.... told him to drop me an email. definitly a scam. do not reveal any information.

In Singapore. I got the call today and didn't buy (the same) story

Just had a guy call from these losers, same company as above (PC Help 24/7), told him to give me a contact phone number and the same phone number Auckland 099849405 was given.  He said we had corrupt files and they got our number from Microsoft Windows because PC Help 24/7 has been outsourced by Microsoft to inform their customers of corrupt data.  Asked to speak to his boss and after a little while he put on the Chairman of the company LOL After questioning chairman (another man with an Indian accent) he said he didnt have enough time to talk and would give to agent LOL  The line was really bad and am sure they're not based in Auckland...Always thort it was dodgy so googled the number while on the phone and thankfully came up with this site!!! THANKS SO MUJ TO ALL WHO HAVE POSTED ABOUT THIS SCAM..Hope the losers get caught..You know what was funny though...Near end of call he said his name was Jason Smith, but he started off saying his name was Nathan Smith!!! hahhahaha LOSERS!!!

I received a call from a man, Claimed to be with Dell or Microsoft.Said my pc was sending trojans and i must see a lot of pop ups, i said no i dont think so and its a first i ever heard this.Then he offered to help me with this problem.I said no and hung up.He had a heavy accent and difficult to understand him.The number was 212-777-3456 I live in Ontario, Canada

I feel your pain. I get these calls on a weekly basis and they don't get the point and I have tried everything- told them I didn't have a computer and I knew it was a scam and to not call back.... to which they replied, "ok, I'll call you tomorrow." I even told them I was recording the conversation to report it and they STILL call me back. Some days I get a number in the caller ID but mostly it's blocked. Called my phone provider and there's nothing they can do unless I'm willing to dish out money for an added service...

They must have started up again - I am in Australia - I got a call 2 days ago and the lady sounded so plausible I let her guide me through my computer until she told me I'd have to pay straight away to get the problem fixed.  I told her to phone back later and talk to my husband,  When the Indian guy phoned he said his name was Oliver Stone.  My husband told him we were recording the phone call and "Oliver" hung up.  I think they got my details when I opened an email from my sister then realised it wasn't from her at all.