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Previously on "Dodgy call from Indian 'Windows Technical Support'"
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Ask them how to bleed the radiators, and then ask them about chutney spoons.
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Start talking about gas boilers and central heating – that gets ‘em every time.
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Had yet another bob call last night. They won't be calling back after spinning "Dravid" along for about 1/2 hour before discussing my favourite beef dish (cooked rare).
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I told my caller his god would not be happy and he was going to hell.
Felt bad afterwards.
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostJust had a call from a dodgy Indian call centre, cracked me up. Bob, clearly reading from a script was trying to tell me that I had a problem with my computer and that he knew this because my PC had been sending alerts to his technical support centre.
How? I asked. But alas, no answer.
Which company are you calling from? I asked. "Windows Technical Support Centre". Lovely, I thought.
I actually laughed out loud, and even then his script-following skills were extraordinary. He kept on going, trying to get me to turn my computer on and follow his instructions, even after I told him I'm an IT expert and he can just tell me what the problem his. "Download our software"
I kept him going for about 3 minutes before he couldn't take my sarcasm and laughter any longer. I wish I'd played it smarter and even told him he was disrespecting his parents or something. That would've gotten his goat.
Sounds quite similar to this guy's experience:-
India Windows Tech Support Scam - YouTube
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Dodgy call from Indian 'Windows Technical Support'
Just had a call from a dodgy Indian call centre, cracked me up. Bob, clearly reading from a script was trying to tell me that I had a problem with my computer and that he knew this because my PC had been sending alerts to his technical support centre.
How? I asked. But alas, no answer.
Which company are you calling from? I asked. "Windows Technical Support Centre". Lovely, I thought.
I actually laughed out loud, and even then his script-following skills were extraordinary. He kept on going, trying to get me to turn my computer on and follow his instructions, even after I told him I'm an IT expert and he can just tell me what the problem his. "Download our software"
I kept him going for about 3 minutes before he couldn't take my sarcasm and laughter any longer. I wish I'd played it smarter and even told him he was disrespecting his parents or something. That would've gotten his goat.
Sounds quite similar to this guy's experience:-
India Windows Tech Support Scam - YouTubeTags: None
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