Beware Bluebird Virus phone scam

[nodd]

Hi all just a warning
Just had a phone call with some guy saying my pc had a virus and it was infected with the Bluebird virus to which I hung up its a scam!
here is a link explaining the scam.http://www.scotiasystems.com/blog/it-hints-and-tips/beware-of-the-bluebird-telephone-virus-scam/

stay safe
Neil

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Quote...They’re very persistent (even tried to convince the person without the PC that they had one)

Now thas pretty darn clever, the sneaky scoundrels!

Stay safe

 

[nunzionuk]

I've heard this from our customers before.. I hang up or give my phone to my oldest, 7, she likes talking on the phone to cold callers

 

[Wild Thing]

Had this call 2 days ago.

I said "OK, so if you've been able to remotely access my PC to check for viruses, you'll be able to tell me my IP address then"

Strangely enough, the phone went dead...

 

[roger-uk]

I'v ehad one and was bored. Played along until we got down to credit / debit card details and then toold her what a load of bovine excrement she was talking. She swore at me and put phon edown.

I have checked my birth certificate since.