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intaglio

(8,170 posts)
4. Absolute scam
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 04:52 PM
Aug 2012

Firstly how have they linked your IP address (the one your computer uses) with your phone number? The short answer is that they haven't, they're f(ph)ishing.

Secondly ask them what your IP (Internet Protcol)address is because without that they know nothing about your computer. If the bluster or pretend they have no access call them what they are - scammers. They might say something like "well your IP address begins ..." followed by 3 numbers those first 3 numbers might correspond to your IP address but only because they are nationality based numbers. They might go further and quote a false IP address, insisting that that is your "real" IP address. They will be lying. Under no circumstances quote your IP address to these crooks.

If you want to check your IP addresses (there are several) First type "What is my IP address" into Google. That will give the visible IP address of your network or "gateway". Then (Windows 7) type "IP address" into the search box of your start screen. This will give a result including a "System Information". Click on that and you will see an Explorer page with, near the bottom, "device(number) name = network" with various IP addresses. Yours is "IP address". Many years ago I knew how you found IP for other windows systems - but I've forgot!

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scam city. hobbit709 Aug 2012 #1
How would they know? RedStateLiberal Aug 2012 #2
DO NOT give them access to your computer or ANY personal information. CurtEastPoint Aug 2012 #3
Absolute scam intaglio Aug 2012 #4
If you did not call them, hangup. Do not try to be polite or talk with them, CK_John Aug 2012 #5
It's a scam - here's a discussion link bananas Aug 2012 #6
Thanks everyone for all your help and warnings. Auntie Bush Aug 2012 #7
Red Flag! A scammer! crash101 Aug 2012 #8
Report the culprit! crash101 Aug 2012 #9
You helped me remember that we got that call last year. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #10
My wife has the most... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #12
They know your computer has problems without ever seeing it? Sounds legit. Dash87 Aug 2012 #11
You don't really need to buy anything... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #13
LOOOL... Earth Bound Misfit Aug 2012 #14
Think you're funny huh... discntnt_irny_srcsm Aug 2012 #15
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