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Scam Calls from Cyber Security

[Deleted User] · 2019-05-15 13:17:52

I have received a few of these calls so far: They begin with an automated announcement, stating your internet connection has been compromised, press 1 to get through to a technician. Actually, you don't have to press any key. You will be put through to some silly so and so who says 'hello'? If you don't say anything for 10…

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15-05-2019 2:17pm

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I have received a few of these calls so far:

They begin with an automated announcement, stating your internet connection has been compromised, press 1 to get through to a technician.

Actually, you don't have to press any key. You will be put through to some silly so and so who says 'hello'?

If you don't say anything for 10 seconds, the call is terminated by their software.

But if you care like me to have 'some fun' with the call taker at the other end, then, why not say something funny or whatever to them.:D

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