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Papa_Complex · 06-02-2014, 09:00 AM

In case you're wondering this is still going on, more than a year later. I got 7 calls from them over 3 days.

Rangerscott · 06-02-2014, 10:44 PM

A big telemarketing call going on here is for home security setups.

Particle Man · 06-03-2014, 10:22 AM

Nope, not here

goof2 · 06-07-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

In case you're wondering this is still going on, more than a year later. I got 7 calls from them over 3 days.

The company I work for does some business in Canada and the new do not call rules you all are instituting were just mentioned the other day. For us it was from the B2B perspective which is going to be very strict compared to America (and will include emails). It wouldn't surprise me if the rules governing consumer marketing calls become more strict as well. Get on the list if you aren't already.

https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/index-eng

Papa_Complex · 06-08-2014, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

The company I work for does some business in Canada and the new do not call rules you all are instituting were just mentioned the other day. For us it was from the B2B perspective which is going to be very strict compared to America (and will include emails). It wouldn't surprise me if the rules governing consumer marketing calls become more strict as well. Get on the list if you aren't already.

https://www.lnnte-dncl.gc.ca/index-eng

I'm already on it. When the company in question is calling from Karachi via IP phone, the list doesn't mean much. They spoof local phone numbers and dispatch local duct services, but actually tracking back and fining someone is still problematic.

Flexin · 06-14-2014, 11:39 PM

I haven't received any of those calls.

I "win" a lot of trips.

I received one from an office that is apart of Microsoft. So they said. She said my computer had a virus and it affected them. So I had to get rid of it with their help. I said no thanks. I will deal with it myself. She said I couldn't and if I didn't have it removed that they would have shut down my system. I wouldn't be allowed to use copy of Windows.

James

Papa_Complex · 06-15-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

I haven't received any of those calls.

I "win" a lot of trips.

I received one from an office that is apart of Microsoft. So they said. She said my computer had a virus and it affected them. So I had to get rid of it with their help. I said no thanks. I will deal with it myself. She said I couldn't and if I didn't have it removed that they would have shut down my system. I wouldn't be allowed to use copy of Windows.

James

I get the trip calls, but nowhere near as many as the air duct cleaning calls. I've had three of those over the weekend.

I haven't had one of those "Microsoft" calls in forever. Being a desktop/network support guy I love them, because the folks on the other end of the line are obviously working from a script and have no knowledge themselves. I like asking them what my IP address is, what my MAC address is, the name of my service provider or, if I just want to get rid of them, I just tell them that I'm running Linux.

Gas Man · 06-20-2014, 11:05 AM

That is crazy about the microsoft thing. They try planting software in your pc or somin? What's their goal?

Papa_Complex · 06-20-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

That is crazy about the microsoft thing. They try planting software in your pc or somin? What's their goal?

They have you go to one of the remote access support sites, that gives them direct access to your PC. at that point they can push/install whatever they want. Key loggers. Spyware. Rootkit. You name it.

Gas Man · 06-20-2014, 11:17 AM

WOW... f that. I can't believe people just let anybody do that. I have let some do that in the past, but I called them for support.

06-02-2014, 09:00 AM	#11
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	In case you're wondering this is still going on, more than a year later. I got 7 calls from them over 3 days. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

06-03-2014, 10:22 AM	#13
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Nope, not here __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

06-14-2014, 11:39 PM	#16
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	I haven't received any of those calls. I "win" a lot of trips. I received one from an office that is apart of Microsoft. So they said. She said my computer had a virus and it affected them. So I had to get rid of it with their help. I said no thanks. I will deal with it myself. She said I couldn't and if I didn't have it removed that they would have shut down my system. I wouldn't be allowed to use copy of Windows. James __________________ "Bust a nut inside your eye, to show you where I come from" "f youre horny, lets do it, Ride it, my pony, My saddles waitin, Come and jump on it, If youre horny, lets do it" "I'm not a playa I just fuck a lot" "Round two, I'm down to Do, what it takes to make you Understand I'm the Candyman And I melt in your mouth, not in your hands Hard as rock, yes I'm no sucka The boots I knock make me one bad mutha"

06-20-2014, 11:05 AM	#18
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	That is crazy about the microsoft thing. They try planting software in your pc or somin? What's their goal? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-20-2014, 11:17 AM	#20
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	WOW... f that. I can't believe people just let anybody do that. I have let some do that in the past, but I called them for support. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-02-2014, 10:44 PM	#12
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	A big telemarketing call going on here is for home security setups.