Dodgy call from Indian 'Windows Technical Support'

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Mich the Tester replied

22 June 2012, 13:33
Ask them how to bleed the radiators, and then ask them about chutney spoons.
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SunnyInHades replied

22 June 2012, 13:29
Start talking about gas boilers and central heating – that gets ‘em every time.
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oscarose replied

22 June 2012, 13:26
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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BrilloPad replied

22 June 2012, 13:20
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post

I told my caller his god would not be happy and he was going to hell.

Felt bad afterwards.

Because even the devil would be unhappy with him?
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SimonMac replied

22 June 2012, 13:16
KUTAB
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vetran replied

22 June 2012, 13:14
Amused me

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gingerjedi replied

22 June 2012, 12:29
I told my caller his god would not be happy and he was going to hell.

Felt bad afterwards.
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Mich the Tester replied

22 June 2012, 12:23
Originally posted by ChimpMaster View Post

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 - YouTube

Is there a redirect function on your phone? If so, put him through to RBS head office.
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NotAllThere replied

22 June 2012, 12:21
While you're on the line, do you do takeaway?
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ChimpMaster started a topic Dodgy call from Indian 'Windows Technical Support'

22 June 2012, 12:12
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 - YouTube
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