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phone scam/hacker threat- is it possible?

  • 03-02-2011 12:05pm
    #1
    Chimichangas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭


    got a call from a fella with a typical english name and a very strong asian accent about my computer problem.
    when i said it was great that he was calling about my computer problem he asked what did i want him to do..??:confused: I reminded him that he rang me, and if he didnt know what to do....:o
    i knew it was a scam but thought id try get some contact details off him. call was dropped but he rang back. he was ringing from a south east asia call centre.
    eventually i got annoyed when he said the call centre head office (and contact details) were based in
    -"Australia. ....no sorry the UK"
    what part of the UK?
    -"Sydney"
    Sydney, the UK?
    -"right."
    .....
    :mad:Then I lost it and told him it was a scam and he was a joke. I couldnt understand all he said but basically he told me I was right and then he told me he was going to hack my computer!!:eek:

    Now I dont know that much about pc security, but how would one hack my pc? :confused:
    should i worry about him having my phone number? can it be done through my internet provider connection? Do i need to worry about that, or is it only through virus, malware, enabled remote access etc?

    what precautions need to be taken?

    cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    Nothingbetter2d
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,037 ✭✭✭Nothingbetter2d


    its a scam.........

    rule 1 of internet
    if u didn't order it yourself its probably a scam
    rule 2 of internet
    banks & legit websites DON'T email u asking for log in details
    rule 3 of internet
    if it sounds too good to be true it usually is too good to be true
    rule 4 of internet
    the prince of Nigeria does not have an inheritance to temporarily hold in YOUR bank account
    rule 5 of internet
    don't click links in emails/social networking sites from people u don't know asking u to "check this out" or something similar along those lines. (also hover but dont click on links from those that u do know to see where they lead... you can often tell if you got a dodgy link)
    rule 6 of internet
    be paranoid... failure to be gets your computer f@#ked up
    rule 7 of internet
    Microsoft don't phone up home users to tell them they have a bug or virus


  • #3
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,102 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    See thread here.

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055837564


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