Virtual PC Lab - scam?

brambram

Hello
I have recieved a call today from this company and they seem a bit dodgy, they state that they are microsoft certified and help genuine windows users to stop a programme which can damage your hard drive and computer turning the screen blue or green, (I think) the guy spoke with a strong indian accent so it was difficult to understand. He then asked if I had a computer and if I would turn it on and follow instructions to stop the programme.
I told him I didn't have a computer.
He asked if I lied as they have my details when I purchased one.
I asked for a webpage for the company.
I also asked for a telephone number - no response.
he kept asking if I was sat at the computer.
I am a bit shocked, and wonder if they were are trying to hack or get in to my computer, I turned it off. I dont want to google them at the mo to find out. It could have been a bad sales rep, but I dont think so as I asked several times if the service would cost but again no response.

DCFC79

Yes they seem very dodgy, they aren't to be trusted. You can have some fun with them though which is very good. What i think they do is they try to get you to allow them access to the pc and they do stuff (like what im not sure) that isnt good.

Figment

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3755107

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3816945

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3925253

http://conversation.which.co.uk/technology/microsoft-phone-scam-cold-calling-protect-yourself/

http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/microsoft-reveals-extent-of-phone-scam-june11

In case you haven't got the message yet:

It's a scam

brambram

Yea it was funny though, I asked for a webpage, then he said I thought you didn't have a computer?
Err Yeah I said but you may be able to help my fr..i..e. n.d who maaay have a computer.
Ok .... click.
then I felt guilty, Incase I made a mistake.

brambram

thanks so much for the links, they are both shocking but really funny at the same time. next time I will keep them on longer.
response from talk talk, after each call ring 1477 which will flag as a nuisance call each time. After five times the police are alerted. You can have caller id installed free (I think), which alerts you of the number.