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06/23/2014 03:28:16 PM · #1 |
I need a computer guru who is good at networking things..
Last year, I had to pay to get one of those really nasty viruses off.. computer was working perfectly afterwards.. Now usually if I have issues will call.. I have never ever been "bugged" with someone calling me telling me there is something "wrong" with my computer and that it has slew of errors on it.. I keep my computer pretty spiffy and clean.. it is my bread and butter so I am very protective for when it comes to security..
These ppl claim they can see my network and tell about the errors.. I have never uploaded any program or allowed this to happen because of my work that I do its very highly personal and very private.
How can you tell if someone is "hooked" on to your computer..
I thought this may be a scam thing so I just hung up on them but then they called me back yet again today and I refused for them to "hook" up to my computer and remote in..
Now this has me freaked out thinking someone is creeping into my computer and network.. my Norton is working great, my windows protections is on and all my blockers are on..
blah! my hairs on my neck are standing up from this, but I never did allow them to "get hooked up"
They sounded international barely spoke english and not from the US but the phone call was from a TX number..
come to find out this number is a scam artist...214-329-9767
I am not THAT gullible but when my nerves go and the hair on my neck stands up, I do listen to those vibes.
Now I need to check my computer just to be sure its safe but I am not that techy...
Message edited by author 2014-06-23 15:32:40. |
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06/23/2014 03:32:19 PM · #2 |
if someone PROACTIVELY calls you about a computer error, it's a scam. flat out.
very easy way to tell if it's a scam verbally while on the phone with them. Tell them you are concerned about data a folder you keep on your c: drive (create a folder called dumb scams or something inane and leave it empty). if they really can see your drive tell them to list off any "irregular" folders on the drive, if they say your folder name you have an issue, if they don't, it's a scam.
Message edited by author 2014-06-23 15:38:35. |
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06/23/2014 03:33:49 PM · #3 |
What really freaked me out he had my email correct ....... but I am sure that is just a given LOL!
Thanks for confirming that Ryan |
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06/23/2014 03:40:56 PM · #4 |
having your email isn't that hard to do, and it can be done with ZERO access to your computer.
The amount of information people can get by going to a website (amazon.com, etc) is crazy. all it takes is some effort and a phone call and they can get into one site with using your username to get your name/mailing address/phone number, which they can then use at Other sites to bluff their way into another account to get more information. since most sites will offer to reset a password based on account name or email address, that's all they need to get started.
actually, Here is an article written by a tech blogger about how easily it happened to him, and how easily he recreated the process himself as a test to write an article about and expose the insufficient level of security that most online companies actually use.
Message edited by author 2014-06-23 15:42:38. |
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06/23/2014 04:03:10 PM · #5 |
I got a call like this about a month or so ago. Person claimed to be with Microsoft, LOL. I could hear activity in the background that clearly indicated he was in a home, not an office environment. I thought quickly and tried to "play along" to see where he would go with it, but for some reason he hung up on me. I'm guessing I laid on the "oh my gosh" a little thick ;-)
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06/23/2014 04:18:49 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by jgirl57:
Last year, I had to pay to get one of those really nasty viruses off.. |
Tell me more about this - who did you pay?
I ask because there are several well known scams that are 'viruses' that require you to contact a special company for the removal, and they have been suspected of cleaning the 'loud' but easy to install infection off, while secretly installing a much more insidious payload that is very quiet.
I'd like to know if you've possibly opened yourself up to this particular little nasty scheme, and help you fix it right if you have.
Message edited by author 2014-06-23 16:21:07. |
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06/23/2014 04:22:07 PM · #7 |
Total scam. A very similar scam is going around. None of the companies you regularly do business with would contact you out of the blue, unless you specify it, and only to tell you to call or contact them. Most companies will ask you, when setting up your account, how you prefer to be contacted. In addition, when someone claiming to be from that company contacts you, ask for a number where you can return the call (claim you're making dinner or something). If they don't provide it, scam confirmation. If they do, call the number you would usually contact the company with and ask about the call you just received.
NevereverevereverEVER grant anyone permission to get on your computer remotely, unless you have contacted tech support yourself. |
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06/23/2014 04:24:59 PM · #8 |
The guy I paid was local IT tech that I trust and that fixes my computer for other repairs.. it was not one of those online virus places
Message edited by author 2014-06-23 16:31:36. |
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06/23/2014 04:35:22 PM · #9 |
Usually, I don't get unnerved by things, but man this one really freaked me out..
I work from home so my information and connections are very very strong for security.. plus I work a lot of from Citrix Servers for my access..
I can not afford just anyone remoteing in my computer.. I don't feel like spending 15yrs behind a federal prison LOL! |
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