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Re: [LUG] Telephone call re my computer

 

On 26/01/12 16:31, Julian Hall wrote:
>  On 26/01/2012 16:19, Neil Winchurst wrote:
>> On 26/01/12 16:02, Dave Foxcroft wrote:
>>> I had two of these calls within 2 hours of each other... both with
>>> Indian accents.. " Dave from windows" and "Steve calling from the
>>> technical department" both claiming that their internet reports that my
>>> computer has technical problems when accessing the internet and has
>>> files that need to be removed.
>>>
>>> I toyed with the first one.. even transferring the call to my wife who
>>> told them that we didn't have any problems as we used Linux and hung up
>>> - he was still insisting we had a problem even after being told we use
>>> Linux!
>>>
>>> The second one .. well I just waited for him to finish speaking and
>>> launched a foul mouthed tirade... he hung up!
>>>
>>> I'm ex-directory and have been for well over 10 years so I guess they
>>> may be calling blocks of numbers.
>>>
>>> I'm looking forward to the next call.....
>>>
>>> Dave.
>>>
>> Yes, I have been ex directory for more than ten years. I look forward to
>> the next call, hoping that I can understand what is said. Then I can
>> have some fun!!
>>
>> Neil
>>
> I've had two in the space of two weeks.. first one I ripped a new one
> - he hung up; second one he went through his spiel and I replied
> 'Ohhh.. you're a scam artist.. OK.. Byyeee!' *click*
>
> Julian

I had 3 in one day, 3rd time they got told to P*** off,  

Paul


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