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Windows Error Reports Scam

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Just for sporting fun I talked to the "Microsoft Windows" good folks from India on my computer reporting errors. Lovely chat as I asked about where they were calling from and what is their weather. They said Flushing, NY and gave me the temp in Centigrade. Then we talked about how my computer was sending out error messages to the entire world. They assured me it wasn't the entire world but just the Microsoft server and they were a contracted, licensed repair/tech firm authorized to assist Windows users to repair the problem. I asked about where that server was located (Redmond, WA). Then I wanted to know how many employees were at that location, and where is Redmond, WA. Finally, what type of server and it's operating parameters.

After being bumped up to the next level scammer, I asked what it would cost for the repair. He said probably about $50. Of course the whole time they were trying to get into my computer.

Finally I got tired of the sporting event and told him I had a Mac. IMMEDIATELY, he hung up.

Now I will continue waiting for the IRS police to show up for my arrest. Wonder if they have a server!:D
 
I like the "winning" scratch-off numbers from car dealers I get in the mail.
If I had the time, I'd spend it test-driving cars, and give them fake phone #'s.
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We have a friend that fell for this, paid the $50.

About a month later they got in to her machine via the back door they had her open, locked it down and demanded $300 to clean it up again.

It was pretty easy for me to figure out what they did and clean it up.


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SmithOp said:
We have a friend that fell for this, paid the $50.

About a month later they got in to her machine via the back door they had her open, locked it down and demanded $300 to clean it up again.

It was pretty easy for me to figure out what they did and clean it up.


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Perhaps some folks out there could be helped if you would share what they did, and what you did to clean it up. ;)
 
Phydeaux said:
Perhaps some folks out there could be helped if you would share what they did, and what you did to clean it up. ;)
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They had her enable remote logins and installed an executable program. The program was added to Startup folder and it grabbed exclusive focus with a popup about the machine being infected, call them. There was an OK button that just looped around so computer was locked in to the popup. I suspect it had a timer that was set to go off after a certain date.

I booted in safe mode, removed the exe, shut off remote access. A very crude hack that was easy to remove. For the tougher ones I use ComboFix.


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SmithOp said:
They had her enable remote logins and installed an executable program. The program was added to Startup folder and it grabbed exclusive focus with a popup about the machine being infected, call them. There was an OK button that just looped around so computer was locked in to the popup. I suspect it had a timer that was set to go off after a certain date.

I booted in safe mode, removed the exe, shut off remote access. A very crude hack that was easy to remove. For the tougher ones I use ComboFix.


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I'm pretty certain the PC users out there would thank you for this.
 
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