Adblock breaks this site

Internet Cancellation scam.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by MonsterPK, Apr 26, 2014.

  1. MonsterPK

    MonsterPK Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Posts:
    161
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    22
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    Here begins a new wave of scams, so basically an Indian, (no offence) will call you and state that your internet is being cancelled due to 'illegal' downloads. He or she will most likely state that they are from Telstr, which made absolutely no sense because I am with Optus, after questioning why this was, they then put a supervisor on, claiming that they have the authority to cancel my internet, due to 'Illegal downloads'. Now most people have at least one or two illegal files on their computer, whether it be games or music, we all have them. However under NO circumstance, will your provider call you about a cancellation, without first sending you a warning email. Always ask for a reference number and ask to call them back on their official telephone if something seems slightly off.

    Thanks for listening.
     
  2. Laurie

    Laurie
    Retired Sectional Moderator Pirate $50 USD Donor

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2007
    Posts:
    7,630
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    1,197
    M
    Two Factor Authentication User SytheSteamer
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    How is this a scam?
     
  3. Nick 91

    Nick 91 full stack web developer + nikola.katic.91 skype
    Banned

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2013
    Posts:
    873
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    Maybe they asked for some sort of payment to keep the account un cancelled?
     
  4. slysteeler

    slysteeler Guru
    $5 USD Donor New

    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2007
    Posts:
    1,177
    Referrals:
    1
    Sythe Gold:
    9
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    Because they'll probably try and ask you for credit card or bank details for "verification" purposes. Or ask for some other kind of payment.
     
  5. MonsterPK

    MonsterPK Active Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2011
    Posts:
    161
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    22
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    This, they never got to that part because I hung up on them and didn't pick up any calls for 3 hours after, they tried to call me about 10 times :p.
     
  6. xOneDown

    xOneDown Apprentice

    Joined:
    May 29, 2010
    Posts:
    871
    Referrals:
    1
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    While most people wouldn't fall for something like this, he's not asking for pity or trolling, it's a genuine warning to help others. I don't see what's wrong with that but you seem to have some sort of personal issue in relation to this.
     
  7. Stickly

    Stickly Guru
    Banned

    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2013
    Posts:
    1,014
    Referrals:
    0
    Sythe Gold:
    0
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    If you fall for this kinda stuff, get scammed.
     
  8. S

    S noobies

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Posts:
    15,907
    Referrals:
    4
    Sythe Gold:
    3,618
    Discord Unique ID:
    338182178238365701
    Discord Username:
    sm2797
    Two Factor Authentication User
    Internet Cancellation scam.

    This post is fucking stupid.

    Have nothing constructive/positive to say to someone genuinely encouraging discussion/voicing their concern; then don't post. Albeit it's not the most interesting of topics.

    Think before posting once in a while.
     
< Long term effects of adderral? | Threatening someone over text message? >


 
 
Adblock breaks this site