I Said A Bad Word To A Phone Scammer When I Told Him To Shut Up…

I used to get calls all the time from scammers claiming to be Microsoft help desk that they received a report that my computer sent them a report that it had a virus. I begin all queries like this with, “which computer?” They respond “ your Microsoft computer.” I tell them “be specific and tell me exactly which of my computers reported the virus.” They repeatedly tell me my Microsoft computer and could they access my computer to fix it?” Again I tell them that they have to tell me which one since I have more than one computer (I don’t but they don’t know that but if it was really Microsoft they could tell me specifically make and model and even serial number) but the scammers don’t have that information and they always hang up on me because I tell them if they can’t tell me which one then no they can’t have access and I know for a fact Microsoft never calls customers about any reports made by any computer and it is always up to the customer to contact Microsoft if they have a problem, so I tell them that I know they are scammers and that I’m going to report them. They hang up on me. I never have to hang up on them and I love hearing them fumble around trying to get me to do what they want and eventually hang up in frustration l. I should write a script for people on what to say just like this. I have heard of too many people even in their 30’s and 40’s falling for this crap because they don’t know that Microsoft will never call them out of concern for their computer having a virus.

I keep getting robo calls (4-5 a day every day) about Medicare and Medicaid. Not close to, must have ended up on some list. They spoof numbers, and some look local. It's obviously an automated voice call but if I play along, then they connect me with an "agent" who is obviously overseas so I can waste their time. Sometimes they hang up on me quickly I just answer every question with an an 'eff you, or 'eff off.

I eventually set calls not on my contact list to silenced and they go straight to voice mail. Unfortunately, I've missed calls from contractors, dentist, etc. Usually they're good about leaving a msg.

I have similar conversations - mine don't last that long, Patti, before my patience runs out lol

I look at my caller ID. If I don't recognize the number, I don't answer the phone at all.

I would use a Phone as a Hacky Sack for the Scammers to hear Thumping Noise.

I did answer in the past and couldn't understand them either. So now I dont even answer anymore.

You're a badass hahaha

If not on my contact lust i wont answer the call.

So long as you were having fun with him,no problem....but never encourage conversation from these 'people '.

LMAO! Give em hell.

I had so many arguments with people saying that something about my "windows computer licence running out" me, (this was 20 years ago) I'm not concerned I have a mini mac.. 😑

Why do you answer if you know they are scammers