Thread: 100M Keep getting a phone call saying they will cut internet
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Old 11-09-2019, 21:11   #9
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Re: Keep getting a phone call saying they will cut internet
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Originally Posted by ccarmock View Post
This sounds liek a variant of the widespread scam that has been going on for a time. Likely if you speak to them they will offer to help get rid of the problem by talking you through some tasks on your PC that will give them remote access to it.

I get these calls often They usually claim to be BT Openreach. Two points - Openreach do not talk directly to end users, and secondly since I am with Virginmedia BT is not involved.
Yes the usual routine is bill you for "work" done, empty your account if you're really unlucky or syskey the pc (i.e. change your login password) then charge you to recover it.
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