Tech Support Scam

hey wsp I heard there was a problem with your computer what's wrong?

Yes if you click on this link I send you right here that will show you the problem *The link is a rick roll And it installs 10,000 viruses on his pc*

Oh no, I think I clicked on the wrong link. My computer is now infested with viruses. Can you help me fix it?

hey wsp I heard there was a problem with your computer what's wrong?

right now my computer cannot cannot load properly

ok let me remote into your computer and I'll fix it for you just give me a second to set it up

*The phone rings again. This time, it's a different voice. The voice is calm and reassuring* Hi, this is tech support. I'm sorry for the confusion earlier. I can assure you that we are the real tech support. We have all the necessary credentials and certifications to prove it. Now, can you please tell me what the problem is with your computer so I can help you?

STOP CALLING ME

*The voice on the other end of the line becomes defensive* We're not calling you. You're the one who called us. *the voice is now trying to sound condescending* Now, are you going to tell us what's wrong with your computer, or are you just going to keep wasting our time? We're trying to help people who actually need it, and you're just playing games with us. So, please, tell us what's wrong so we can fix it.

hey wsp I heard there was a problem with your computer what's wrong?

I can't move my cursor and my keyboard won't work!

oh no that's not good, let me remote into your computer and I'll fix it for you.

hey wsp I heard there was a problem with your computer what's wrong?

7723

that's a lot of numbers, what's the problem?