I had a call from “Microsoft’s Virus Detection Team” that they had received an error code from my computer that it had a virus. I told the scammers to go away.
I just had to call the IRS on some unpaid 941 taxes and agree - the gal was very friendly and helpful. I told her that I would take care of things and already had one form filled out and the check written. And then said “Just so I can put something in the computer to say we talked, do you think you can get the other ones filled out and paid within 30 days?”
From the tone of the letters “...late payments may be deemed a criminal offense subject to fines or imprisonment” it was a surprise.
I love to play with that one.. I tell them to hold on while I get to my computer. I play music and hum, then I ask them what next. I tell them I have to turn it on. More humming. Tell them it is on. Ask what message it was that was coming from my computer. They start a spiel. I then ask again, if it is from Microsoft. They say a bunch of stuff. I ask them why they would call me. They again say received message from my computer. I then ask them why my Mac would call Microsoft. They ask me to repeat what I said. I tell them I have a Mac (I don’t) and do not understand why they would call me. They apologize and say they won’t call again. Of course, that is BS, but I tied them up for awhile. lol