Quote from: chrisbainbridge on 09 April, 2021, 08:47:11 amI am getting a few mobile to mobile calls about my HMRC offence and how I will be arrested if I do not give my details.I think they got a proper actor in to do that one. He does a convincing version of a person who is really angry with you because you offended.
I am getting a few mobile to mobile calls about my HMRC offence and how I will be arrested if I do not give my details.
I have definitely noticed an increase recently. Facebook has kindly provided my phone number, dob, name etc along with 500 million others to any criminal that wants them.
Quote from: Davef on 09 April, 2021, 10:46:48 amI have definitely noticed an increase recently. Facebook has kindly provided my phone number, dob, name etc along with 500 million others to any criminal that wants them.Not being on Facebook, I'm curious as to why one would want to give it one's phone number.
I completely agree with Reg.
New bank card arrived today. NatWest replacing my existing card as they had been notified of a potential breach at an online retailer.Did check with Nat West and it's kosher. But the person I spoke to couldn't tell me which online retailer.
Quote from: DaveReading on 09 April, 2021, 01:10:46 pmQuote from: Davef on 09 April, 2021, 10:46:48 amI have definitely noticed an increase recently. Facebook has kindly provided my phone number, dob, name etc along with 500 million others to any criminal that wants them.Not being on Facebook, I'm curious as to why one would want to give it one's phone number.Ironically it provides better security.
Quote from: rogerzilla on 07 April, 2021, 04:17:23 pmMy dad loves the ones where they tell you they need to install a patch on your computer. He waits until they get to the critical bit and then asks if it works on Linux.I held one on the line for ten minutes while "my computer" turned on (it was an interesting TV programme I was watching). He then asked me what operating system it was, so I said Windows 95. He put me on hold for 15 minutes before coming back and apologising that he didn't have a patch for me.
My dad loves the ones where they tell you they need to install a patch on your computer. He waits until they get to the critical bit and then asks if it works on Linux.
Quote from: nuttycyclist on 07 April, 2021, 04:28:50 pmQuote from: rogerzilla on 07 April, 2021, 04:17:23 pmMy dad loves the ones where they tell you they need to install a patch on your computer. He waits until they get to the critical bit and then asks if it works on Linux.I held one on the line for ten minutes while "my computer" turned on (it was an interesting TV programme I was watching). He then asked me what operating system it was, so I said Windows 95. He put me on hold for 15 minutes before coming back and apologising that he didn't have a patch for me. "Is it a self-adhesive patch or do I have to sew it on?"
Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 09 April, 2021, 03:24:45 pmQuote from: nuttycyclist on 07 April, 2021, 04:28:50 pmQuote from: rogerzilla on 07 April, 2021, 04:17:23 pmMy dad loves the ones where they tell you they need to install a patch on your computer. He waits until they get to the critical bit and then asks if it works on Linux.I held one on the line for ten minutes while "my computer" turned on (it was an interesting TV programme I was watching). He then asked me what operating system it was, so I said Windows 95. He put me on hold for 15 minutes before coming back and apologising that he didn't have a patch for me. "Is it a self-adhesive patch or do I have to sew it on?"You need to moisten the glue with de-hydrated water.
I don't use FB, but it's generally 2FA isn't it?
Quote from: ian on 09 April, 2021, 01:27:49 pmI don't use FB, but it's generally 2FA isn't it?Used not to be, at least while I was allowed to play in Mr Zuckerberg's Walled Garden. E-mail address and password was all they asked for.
I got a call from a gentleman on a Liverpool number, but with a heavy South Asian accent rather than Scouse.He says he's calling from Aviva (bullshit).He says he's not trying to sell anything (bullshit).He says it's about the accident I had (bullshit).Click.
If I can be bothered, I ask which accident. That usually breaks the script.
Quote from: cygnet on 12 April, 2021, 12:33:58 pmIf I can be bothered, I ask which accident. That usually breaks the script.Or you could tell them that you're still suffering from concussion and can't remember the accident,but ask them to remind you of it.
'From Homecare. Your washing machine cover has ended, would you like to renew?' Yep, it's a scam.Passed on the 'senior supervisor'.I let them go through all options, as I ramble on about forgeting where I bought the w/m etc.Later, senior supervisor... 'so would you like the cover or not' in an annoyed voice... Me. 'No thanks'. They hang up before I finished speaking.The only people who phone on the land line these days are scammers, and our parents. I suppose it makes a change from the 'PC Eventviewer' scam.