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Possible (fake) BT scam, access to computer wanted

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Cillafan Wed 26-Aug-26 14:44:38

Hello, I've just had a phone call from (supposedly) BT, saying they want to stop hackers infiltrating all my computer data, and they wanted me to be sat at said computer, and go through the motions with them, I immediately felt uneasy about this, and I said 'no, I'm not giving you access to my computer', and put the phone down, twice more he tried ringing, which I ignored, has anyone else had this happen to them ?..........within the past few weeks I was almost the victim of an attempted financial scam, I don't want to go through all that again !.......confused

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Graphite Wed 26-Aug-26 15:08:58

I remember you posting about another scam.

Sad to say I think your name may be on a “suckers” list.

There isn’t a lot you can do as your data is already circulating and being sold on the dark web. Best to ignore all calls from unrecognised numbers. If you become overwhelmed by the number of scam calls then change your phone number and email address.

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pably15 Wed 26-Aug-26 15:12:35

I agree, don't engage with them and change your number

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