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Caller ID: Utah, 1-385-313-3975
Me: Hello?
Guy: Hello. This call is in regards to... a computer. Okay?
Me: ...okay, then.
Guy: This is a call about a computer. Am I right in thinking that you are the main person in charge of this computer?
Me: You're going to have to tell me which computer this is.
Guy: The "Windows" computer. The computer that runs the "Windows" operating system.
Me: I'm afraid we've got quite a few of those around here! You'll need to be more specific.
Guy: Well. I am calling to tell you that this "Windows" computer has downloaded a virus, bad software, that is damaging your computer. And that you need to get it off there.
Me: *waiting in silence*
Guy: Ma'am? Ma'am? Can we help you fix your -
Me: I am an IT person, and this is a law office. Please do not try to scam the law office IT person. It's not smart.
Guy: *laughs* Okay, then. Sorry, ma'am.
"Sorry I wasted your time with my con, I'll just call someone else! You have a great day, now."
Guy: Hello. This call is in regards to... a computer. Okay?
Me: ...okay, then.
Guy: This is a call about a computer. Am I right in thinking that you are the main person in charge of this computer?
Me: You're going to have to tell me which computer this is.
Guy: The "Windows" computer. The computer that runs the "Windows" operating system.
Me: I'm afraid we've got quite a few of those around here! You'll need to be more specific.
Guy: Well. I am calling to tell you that this "Windows" computer has downloaded a virus, bad software, that is damaging your computer. And that you need to get it off there.
Me: *waiting in silence*
Guy: Ma'am? Ma'am? Can we help you fix your -
Me: I am an IT person, and this is a law office. Please do not try to scam the law office IT person. It's not smart.
Guy: *laughs* Okay, then. Sorry, ma'am.
"Sorry I wasted your time with my con, I'll just call someone else! You have a great day, now."