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Re: [LUG] Comical phone call. MS vs Linux & Malware.

 

Quoting "Roland Tarver" <roland.tarver@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
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He *really* did pick on the wrong house hold! hahaha!

Best wishes
roly :-)

PS - I did wonder if this was some form of scam etc...or if it
actually was an MS employee...

Sounds very much like this scam in action.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/28/cold_call_scareware_scam_targets_mac_fanbois/

They are trying to get users to supposedly download software to remove viruses. In the end, they try to gain control of your PC, nick your banking details...etc.

Pete Hatton
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