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Do They Only Try To Scam Hillbillies From Tennessee

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Carousel Realty of Dyer County Tn 248435000

I have had all sorts of scams tried on me but this one today made me write this post. My cellphone rang and after 5 seconds a lady comes on the phone and tells me her name and whom she works for. First of all, I should have known better to wait those 5 seconds for her to come on the line. That little wait most often precedes the beginning of the scam.

I asked the lady again to tell me her company which she repeats, then asked her what she needs and she starts into this spill about a problem with my computer. Now how can she tell if I have a problem with my computer? Her intent was for me to get in front of my screen and help her create a problem in my computer. I would have played along but I had better things to do with my time.

Lady, I may be a hillbilly from Tennessee but I did not fall off the turnip truck yesterday.

Comments (6)

Joe Jackson
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Columbus, OH
Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert

Great story. I love to fix scammers like that and mess up their day...

Apr 28, 2016 06:35 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have heard of that scam Mike Frazier and it costs dearly to have it fixed... by them!

Apr 28, 2016 09:58 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I have had that call a dozen times...I have an air horn for the next call

Apr 28, 2016 12:52 PM
Mike Frazier
Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN
Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Why is it so many try to steal from others that are hard working people?

Apr 29, 2016 06:44 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I have had that call but it is always a male asking the questions. I think that few seconds wait is to find out whether to put a man or woman on the call.

Aug 19, 2016 10:32 AM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Mike, I had to check out this post with your irresistible title;  rest asssured we get the same computer scam calls here in Indiana!

Aug 23, 2016 01:44 AM