I May Soon Go Incommunicato

[dusty]

I just received a call from 800.935.6531 informing me that the support subscription on my computer has expired. A week or so ago I was inundated with calls from 520.906.6107 informing me of a failure detected on my computer that they could fix if I would just call back. I also get frequent calls from 800.605.1570 with a notice that my Microsoft license has expired.

Do people really fall for these scams? They must or they would not persist.

[skou]

I've gotten those calls.

I ask them what kind if computer i have.
When they can't answer, I proceed with
all kinds of racial abuse!

steve

[jsburger]

I just received a call from 800.935.6531 informing me that the support subscription on my computer has expired. A week or so ago I was inundated with calls from 520.906.6107 informing me of a failure detected on my computer that they could fix if I would just call back. I also get frequent calls from 800.605.1570 with a notice that my Microsoft license has expired.

Do people really fall for these scams? They must or they would not persist.

I guess enough people do or it wouldn't be happening. My solution is I never answer a call that I don't recognize the number. Certainly not toll free area codes and any area code where I don't know anybody. Scammers have taken to spoofing local numbers too. I don't answer them either. There was a piece on the national news just this morning about these robo calls.

I don't get a lot of such calls maybe 1 or 2 a week at the most. Maybe it has to do with where you live. I figure if it is a legit call and they really want to talk to me they will leave a voice mail. If no, I guess it was not important.

Every once in a while I will answer one because I am not sure. The trick is don't say anything. It seems these computers are programed to respond to a voice on your end. If you don't say anything the call just hangs up.

[JPG]

The 'originator' number is meaningless as 'they' typically spoof them.

Best response is "No comprrrreeende inglas"

[jsburger]

The 'originator' number is meaningless as 'they' typically spoof them.

Best response is "No comprrrreeende inglas"

Except most of them are canned recordings from a computer. No one is actually listening.

[JPG]

The 'originator' number is meaningless as 'they' typically spoof them.

Best response is "No comprrrreeende inglas"

Except most of them are canned recordings from a computer. No one is actually listening.

Then say "I do not communicate with machines" and hang up.

[jsburger]

The 'originator' number is meaningless as 'they' typically spoof them.

Best response is "No comprrrreeende inglas"

Except most of them are canned recordings from a computer. No one is actually listening.

Then say "I do not communicate with machines" and hang up.

Like that will make a difference.

[JPG]

Except most of them are canned recordings from a computer. No one is actually listening.

Then say "I do not communicate with machines" and hang up.

Like that will make a difference.

NO, but it makes me feel better!

[beeg]

You can always sign up for this service.

https://www.nomorobo.com/

[moggymatt]

The wife and I rarely get those type of calls. Could be because we pay a little to not have our number listed. When we do, I'll take the call and keep asking the caller if they want to buy a truck. It can be very entertaining.