He tells you your computer is not safe, people are trying to get your details, but you still enter your 16-digit card number... that's not too smart Michael!
Both of those numbers were 16 digits and if the card number doesn't match the name on the card or the address, the card is useless if he did use his 16 digit card number.
I'm not completely sure if that is really true, because the foreign connections showed up and were establish even after connecting to the very secure server.
I would like to see you try and barter down the price they charge. Give them a line about how you don't have enough funds and maybe ask if they have any discounted prices? See how low you can get them to go maybe? Would be an interesting change to see how much money they are willing to settle for?
hey mike i called the number given by Dexter Grey on your video and i asked him how it felt to be famous lol i told him i got his number from watching you tube and that he is a famous you tube star now but it seems that Dexter did not appreciate that i am a fan of his now and he cursed at me then hung up on me lmfao keep up the good work to deter these scammers loved the video (Y)
I just realized, the fake westernized names scammers use are very much alike to stripper names. Short, sweet and catchy. :D Dexter Gray and the Chippendales. Sounds like a show no lady would want to miss.
So are the employees of Chinese firms that deal with Westerners. Did design work, and went China to meet said employees for about 15 years. They all adopt "cutesy" Westernized names that are often very inappropriate. My favorite was a young Chinese office worker in Guangzhou that went by the name Sugar Woo.
someone mentioned that you should tell them that you are rich and you will be buying a brand new computer and see if they put syskey on there or just give up. or tell that that you'll be buying all new devices because the "network" is hacked.
love your videos. your always real nice when dealing with them to see what "viruses' your computer has and love that you dont edit your videos like some. basically im trying to say your awesome
once someone is connected to your computer with one of these remote control programs, wouldn't there be a way to reverse the connection? maybe by disguising a malware app as Syskey or cmd, that will read the scammers IP and will launch malware on the scammers computer? ... I'll have to think about it ...
It's possible, using the netstat command you can see what ips are connected to your computer ... From there you could either start to ddos the ip or start sending it control packages ... Putting a file one the computer could be possible if you can intercept download packages and replace them with the packages you want on their computer ... Would take some time tho
1. Switch syskey to a program that would prompt them to accept remote connection to THEIR computer through that program they use, with prompted window disguised as syskey pass change confirmation. (if that's even possible) 2. Quickly send a virus that would run in the background. 3. Shut down *your* computer and say you think its done. (the tech. support thing) 4. They think you got syskeyed so stealthy messing with their computers, finding information etc. should be possible. I've heard Cain and Abel is good for this.
I own a Dell computer with full software, hardware, and accident insurance...they tend to do a lot of the same things and they do work from a script. They also have a habit of ignoring or not looking at my insurance coverage and try to sell me services...always have to point out the fact that my computer is insured.
Why don't you tell them that instead of fixing this 'infected' computer. You're rich and you will buy a new computer that comes with a platinum anti-virus :D try that pls Michael, and great b8 man, good job. :D
They typically say that the "network" is infected, so that even if the user gets a new machine, it will get infected like the current one because it will be on the same "network".
I'm pretty sure this is the second time you've spoken to Dexter Grey. Been watching a few of your vids over last couple of days. Do one thing, keep them coming. Loving each and everything you upload.
thank you for wasting their time, and giving them a lesson. These people must be consumed by the need of money, and lack of symphaty for any other human beings left :( it's a sad thing
When I ring them they end up disconnecting the number to stop me from ringing them. I've done that to about 6 numbers to date. I take up so much of their time they really have no other choice. Like you said it's fun to hear them loosing their shit.
And here I was hoping he would foolishly try a syskey at the end. Again, great work. I love your style of leading them on til the very end, and how you don't mumble when you speak and you make yourself sound very convincing to the scammer. These scammers seem to love going to wikipedia for Koobface and the zeus virus. How interesting would it be if someone were to edit the wikipedia page just before the scammer shows you, with text at the top like "NOTE: Tech support scammers make reference to Koobface when conducting their scams" or something similar ... a speechless reaction like the one you got here would be priceless to watch/record. I wish there were a show just like To Catch A Predator, where police would secretly listen in on the call and have the scam company shut down and leaders of that "business" arrested. But the fact that a lot of these scams are in India makes me believe the ;police probably have bigger fish to fry..
Those are really great ideas! I think it would be hilarious if someone edited koobface with the header you mentioned. Just to see how those morons would react, you know? And I agree that Mike(?) Is really good at playing along, and just wasting their time whilst frustrating them.
when he shows the TH-cam, one of the videos was the one where a scammer can't type 'siskey' :P I guess with that video there it is wise not to do syskey his VM :D
They're getting worse and worse. Recent videos across TH-cam they haven't offered a competitive price break incentive for taking the longer service plan.
I think I could learn from videos like this. Some other people are better at recognizing some scams than I am. Especially, the computer service, (over the phone) scams.
Refreshing your dextop will drive up your CPU usage, and high CPU usage is one of the things that they can show you to convince you that your dextop is infected with a wirus.
At 20:25: "As Chrome is not working..." I didn't notice whether "Dexter" assured you he was with Microsoft or not, but if yes, how many MS employees default to using Chrome? The full-screen notification that your PC is blocked certainly proclaims it's Microsoft. And the next guy says that last year's sales tax was 97.5%. Sheesh! California, what's going on guys!!??
"That's the benefit of owning your own company. You can use your card on whatever you want." "Yes... *possible evil grin on face* ... yes..." *Ahem* "Anyway..."
I got a scam call three times today from a guy who has my luggage in California. He wants to send his driver to bring to me. I don't own luggage and I'm in Florida.
If anyone experiences a popup and can't get out, press "crtl" key with "alt" key and "del" key go to task manger (bottom option and click) when task manager opens look for the browser you are using i.e or chrome right click and end task, and that's it fixed. Don't close something you are not sure about.
I'm gonna scan your computer ...... dir /s hahahaha !!! Thank you so much for making me laughing !! and of course for making those stupid scammers loosing their time ;-)
Anybody read the description? Funny shit. When the "support tech" said "I am Dexter Grey" I pissed myself laughing. How stupid do these people think some of us are?!!
Scammer here looks like working for international some call centre which used to be a very highly paid sector few years ago but now most of the people left this sector.So it is very normal to find Indian scammers.
Another sign of a clueless scammer: sales tax are set by the state, county, and city (if the latter two applies). The Federal government does not set sales tax for the states. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
If any one phoned me, and stumbled through a spiel, no way would I believe any word he/she says to me. He sounds like a drunk excusing himself to himself for being drunk.
The saddest thing is, most of these scammers have excellent customer service. I used to work in a Telemarketing company that was a scam and I had no idea because we had no information other than our scripts and the "product" we were selling. So I do feel sorry for them because I was in the same boat and some probably have no idea they work in a scam (I say some because I can guarantee most of them do). Anyway the company I worked for conveniently went bust when one of my co-workers tried to get information on them. Also do you use like fake cards and junk? I was just curious because that card being valid.
If you call being rude, insulting, impatient.....AND destroying your customer's bank account, and computer customer service....OK, it's excellent......
Very well played, I salute you :) I think Dexter should apply for a job with a real organisation, he's one of the most professional call centre people I've heard including the legit one at my bank, it's a real pity he's wasting that talent on sh*t like this.
27:45 "It´s my company credit card. I figure since I do work on this computer I´ll just run it through the company and save myself some money that way. I´ll guess that´s the benefit of owning your own company, right? You can use the cart for whatever you want." Seems logic. XD
The ultimate achievement on scammer bingo is when or if they say "I am not from India". That achievement is so hard to get
Well, to be fair, they could be from Pakistan or Bangladesh, but they are more than likely from India.
I've seen some from the US
The Ultimate TH-camr you can’t see them, only hear them
18:14 First time I've ever seen a scammer offer that!
XD
I can't stop laughing after that! XD Wow quite the scammer there! Offering "S*x" XD!
Good eye!
hahah, you're really observant xd
LMAO!
He tells you your computer is not safe, people are trying to get your details, but you still enter your 16-digit card number... that's not too smart Michael!
In the popup it's already compromised lol
Both of those numbers were 16 digits and if the card number doesn't match the name on the card or the address, the card is useless if he did use his 16 digit card number.
Oh, it almost sounds like Michael is not completely honest towards the technical support engineer.
But now the computer is connected to their secure server right? :D
I'm not completely sure if that is really true, because the foreign connections showed up and were establish even after connecting to the very secure server.
I would like to see you try and barter down the price they charge. Give them a line about how you don't have enough funds and maybe ask if they have any discounted prices? See how low you can get them to go maybe? Would be an interesting change to see how much money they are willing to settle for?
Thanks for making these videos. I'm sure you've helped prevent a bunch of people from falling victim to these scumbags.
hey mike i called the number given by Dexter Grey on your video and i asked him how it felt to be famous lol i told him i got his number from watching you tube and that he is a famous you tube star now but it seems that Dexter did not appreciate that i am a fan of his now and he cursed at me then hung up on me lmfao keep up the good work to deter these scammers loved the video (Y)
Nice :)
hmmm, I feel like I should give him a call as well.
same.
"when you go to the market and get a new computer" what the hell kind of market are you going to!?
No one will ever know....
Black market
The one in Punjab
+Daniel Detore Best Buy sucks!
groovyangel65 Yes! Best Buy does suck! They are running out of great console / hand held console games! The blame goes to Amazon . com
I hope you grow up fast, videos are amazing and you have a unique touch xD
Showing the TH-cam channel to the scammer. I love you bro
Thanks Carlos!
True i love all ur vids!! and is it just me or are all the scammers voices so relaxing xD
Yea tru
I just realized, the fake westernized names scammers use are very much alike to stripper names. Short, sweet and catchy. :D Dexter Gray and the Chippendales. Sounds like a show no lady would want to miss.
Bazilis pl
So are the employees of Chinese firms that deal with Westerners. Did design work, and went China to meet said employees for about 15 years. They all adopt "cutesy" Westernized names that are often very inappropriate. My favorite was a young Chinese office worker in Guangzhou that went by the name Sugar Woo.
You totally need to add a "do you have any other devices conected to this network" achivement XD
someone mentioned that you should tell them that you are rich and you will be buying a brand new computer and see if they put syskey on there or just give up. or tell that that you'll be buying all new devices because the "network" is hacked.
When the scammer is typing in "services" and accidentally types "sex" initially... Yeah, I'm a child on the inside.
Ryan Rovida When did he type that? I think u made that up!
@@GalaxyJazzGirl 18:10
18:24 I just love the word JUNKS. We don't use the word Junks, here in America, not in the way that you are, Mr. Dexter. 😂 😂
Very good job :) I am more than impressed! I just love the style you reveal the scammer :) it is so polite :D
Thanks Justyna!
love your videos. your always real nice when dealing with them to see what "viruses' your computer has and love that you dont edit your videos like some. basically im trying to say your awesome
Transmission received, thanks!
Letting you know you can have your own damn coffee HAHA oh the gall
Very nice video, finally I see how it is done... Not just the funny videos that end abruptly. Thanks Mike for doing this, very informative!!! 👍👍👍
once someone is connected to your computer with one of these remote control programs, wouldn't there be a way to reverse the connection? maybe by disguising a malware app as Syskey or cmd, that will read the scammers IP and will launch malware on the scammers computer? ... I'll have to think about it ...
That would be illegal though. AFAIK there's nothing illegal about what they are currently doing
It's possible, using the netstat command you can see what ips are connected to your computer ... From there you could either start to ddos the ip or start sending it control packages ... Putting a file one the computer could be possible if you can intercept download packages and replace them with the packages you want on their computer ... Would take some time tho
Leafy leninoki Why would they ddos you?
Referring to you ddos'ing them.
1. Switch syskey to a program that would prompt them to accept remote connection to THEIR computer through that program they use, with prompted window disguised as syskey pass change confirmation. (if that's even possible)
2. Quickly send a virus that would run in the background.
3. Shut down *your* computer and say you think its done. (the tech. support thing)
4. They think you got syskeyed so stealthy messing with their computers, finding information etc. should be possible. I've heard Cain and Abel is good for this.
I love how you turned it around, great job man keep it up :)
All of these scammers appear to be using exacly the same script
I own a Dell computer with full software, hardware, and accident insurance...they tend to do a lot of the same things and they do work from a script. They also have a habit of ignoring or not looking at my insurance coverage and try to sell me services...always have to point out the fact that my computer is insured.
awesome, love the amount of times he says sorry when he messes something up that someone who would fall for this would have no idea what he did wrong
Love your videos and what you do … lets just keep flooding them & wasting their time . They’ve been asking for it…… and deserve it.
Why don't you tell them that instead of fixing this 'infected' computer. You're rich and you will buy a new computer that comes with a platinum anti-virus :D try that pls Michael, and great b8 man, good job. :D
that's a great idea, he should do that and see if he puts syskey
+Musa Ghaith x'D ikr
They typically say that the "network" is infected, so that even if the user gets a new machine, it will get infected like the current one because it will be on the same "network".
+Mshojat tell them I will get a new house with a new network lol.
pretend you, yourself are calling them because you found that their network is infected, so basically a "scammer" vs a real scammer lmao
I'm pretty sure this is the second time you've spoken to Dexter Grey. Been watching a few of your vids over last couple of days. Do one thing, keep them coming. Loving each and everything you upload.
thank you for wasting their time, and giving them a lesson. These people must be consumed by the need of money, and lack of symphaty for any other human beings left :( it's a sad thing
I guess they take water breaks in India. I don't recall ever knowing anyone to take a water break - unless you're playing football.
When I ring them they end up disconnecting the number to stop me from ringing them. I've done that to about 6 numbers to date. I take up so much of their time they really have no other choice. Like you said it's fun to hear them loosing their shit.
By wasting their time, you're saving potential victims
He's not a serial killer............but he IS a scammer! >.
amongst the best scammer vids out there...good work.
:)
And here I was hoping he would foolishly try a syskey at the end. Again, great work. I love your style of leading them on til the very end, and how you don't mumble when you speak and you make yourself sound very convincing to the scammer.
These scammers seem to love going to wikipedia for Koobface and the zeus virus. How interesting would it be if someone were to edit the wikipedia page just before the scammer shows you, with text at the top like "NOTE: Tech support scammers make reference to Koobface when conducting their scams" or something similar ... a speechless reaction like the one you got here would be priceless to watch/record.
I wish there were a show just like To Catch A Predator, where police would secretly listen in on the call and have the scam company shut down and leaders of that "business" arrested. But the fact that a lot of these scams are in India makes me believe the ;police probably have bigger fish to fry..
Those are really great ideas! I think it would be hilarious if someone edited koobface with the header you mentioned. Just to see how those morons would react, you know? And I agree that Mike(?) Is really good at playing along, and just wasting their time whilst frustrating them.
when he shows the TH-cam, one of the videos was the one where a scammer can't type 'siskey' :P
I guess with that video there it is wise not to do syskey his VM :D
To make you feel well they say “you are absolutely right” and other statements. They use sir, ma’am, etc.
They're getting worse and worse. Recent videos across TH-cam they haven't offered a competitive price break incentive for taking the longer service plan.
How do you make that achievement unlocked thing that's pretty dope.
The magic of After Effects :)
Each&Everything is there a template for it?
There's a few of them floating around. Just Google "xbox achievement after effects"
Each&Everything Thanks a ton man, if you need some designs then hmu on twitter its there in my bio and check my portfolio too if u want ;)
I have to say I love the achievements thing you do too. It makes you kinda unique doing that. And it's funny :D Keep up the good fight man.
I called them pretending to be a microsoft employee and he admitted to scamming.
18:14 he wrote "Sex" hihihi
o well i will never lose my 12-year-old-me-humour
A criminal -- a thief --- telling you what's good and what's bad.
That's pretty rich!
Dat laugh @ 30:00 after saying the technician was in the category of 'senior technician'
your 16 digit card number
>_
I think I could learn from videos like this. Some other people are better at recognizing some scams than I am. Especially, the computer service, (over the phone) scams.
It is simple...if something is wrong with your computer, you call your tech support...they never call you.
Hilarious haha...."Smart guy huh?" had me laughing....
I never thought about giving him a valid number for further giggles...(luhn algorithm).
One thing I will never understand is why do they refresh the desktop all the time?
That is a good question. I see them do it quite a bit, but it's quite strange to me.
interesting nothing more but a silly habit.
Refreshing your dextop will drive up your CPU usage, and high CPU usage is one of the things that they can show you to convince you that your dextop is infected with a wirus.
Great work on the videos! Hope you keep growing, you have a great channel here :)
Thanks sinnaY!
I loved this one's reaction when you showed them your channel!
At 20:25: "As Chrome is not working..." I didn't notice whether "Dexter" assured you he was with Microsoft or not, but if yes, how many MS employees default to using Chrome? The full-screen notification that your PC is blocked certainly proclaims it's Microsoft.
And the next guy says that last year's sales tax was 97.5%. Sheesh! California, what's going on guys!!??
Wouldn't these things be simply stoppable if it was just illegal to give anyone outside the US a 1-800 number?
sad for me there are no tech support scammers in germany :(
Skype and a us or UK VPN is your friend.
ich auch :/
es gibt welche
***** Bei meinem Opa hatte der Betrüger flüssig deutsch gesprochen und is fast reingefallen... wäre mein Onkel nicht am Handy.
laut meines onkels hatte er Teamviewer verwendet und es passierte dieses oder letztes Jahr
I like the "Achievement Goals" LoL
Love your videos especially when they’ve been found out
I’m always interested in the state sales tax that has been declared by the US Goberment.
"That's the benefit of owning your own company. You can use your card on whatever you want."
"Yes... *possible evil grin on face* ... yes..." *Ahem* "Anyway..."
I got a scam call three times today from a guy who has my luggage in California. He wants to send his driver to bring to me. I don't own luggage and I'm in Florida.
So nice he is offering you to get a glass of water.
I like how he " lets you" have a drink of water!
I hope that credit card you gave out is rigged to find out where they really at.
He did sound a tad flabbergasted, but he didn't tell you to "do one thing..." Regardless, I still consider this a complete success! LoL!
Money gets spent; humiliation is forever!
I love that he keeps it fresh by changing his font to Pt Serif BOLD 18pt. *Just Girly Things*
@20:00 "Zeus found..." ROFL. i bet the rest of the olympian gods can't be far away then :D
zeus virus
Yeah, i know, it's just funny how the "tech" wrote that sh*t in the CMS as if it's a real return result.
these are fucking great, surprised you don't have more subs, video and sound quality are good, videos are funny. keep up the good work.
It's all about the little things. Like knowing junk is spelled the same way in plural form, as it is in singular form...lol!
If anyone experiences a popup and can't get out, press "crtl" key with "alt" key and "del" key go to task manger (bottom option and click) when task manager opens look for the browser you are using i.e or chrome right click and end task, and that's it fixed. Don't close something you are not sure about.
Did he forget his own name??
you rock dude. keep up the good work.
I'm gonna scan your computer ...... dir /s hahahaha !!! Thank you so much for making me laughing !! and of course for making those stupid scammers loosing their time ;-)
"WHAT YOU HAVE DONE................." LMAO
You don't need no damn virus protection program. All you need is Windows Defender.
LMAO Dexter and Adrian sound exactly the same.....
Anybody read the description? Funny shit.
When the "support tech" said "I am Dexter Grey" I pissed myself laughing. How stupid do these people think some of us are?!!
Like the guy named "Harry Pottar." lol
Scammer here looks like working for international some call centre which used to be a very highly paid sector few years ago but now most of the people left this sector.So it is very normal to find Indian scammers.
36:52 "This credit card *NUMER* is valid"
25:20 Why isn't "Don't worry about it" not an achievement unlock?
LOL at the My Computer page. it said VMware and he just shut the page like he wasnt supposed to be in there hahha
Those Scammers!
I have a question about pop ups.
Are those SCAMMERS there on weekends?
Because pop-ups happen every day of the week.
Another sign of a clueless scammer: sales tax are set by the state, county, and city (if the latter two applies). The Federal government does not set sales tax for the states.
(Please correct me if I'm wrong)
How come all of these "tech" guys type like they are 12 years old ?
i am 11 years old and i type fast. triggered.
I'm 3 and a half and I type fast. Triggered.
i 1 an typ fasdest
PAU NO CU DE CRISTO
I was aborted 3 months ago and I type faster than all you bitches.
And what was your boss doing when the pop up occurred?
If any one phoned me, and stumbled through a spiel, no way would I believe any word he/she says to me. He sounds like a drunk excusing himself to himself for being drunk.
Dexter grey....what did he do just put a serial killer and pervert together to creat his fake name lol
I take it your company stores all the information on the cloud? Or do you use VM Ware for all your computing?
Finally, videos I can groove on
Oh, yeah, Dexter Grey, yeah thats my name!
20:25 I'm sorry, Chrome is not working.
34:06 I fixed Chrome!!
Right??
ROTFLOL is you want an even bigger laugh turn on the CC Captions on this and read what youtube detects when the telemarketer talks. It's hilarious!
5:14 "You can see my clothes moving on the screen" Lol!
WHENEVER I HAVE HAM PRODUCTIONS shiny clean screen
18:10 How does he mis-type "sex" when he's trying to type "services"? Is he so 1337 he doesn't use a querty? Or is he trying to mess with you?
100% not qwerty
or maybe he types with his face
Jagger HAHA #LifeHack
here in switzerland we use QWERTZ! 😎
I love that he keeps it fresh and fun by changing his font to Pt Serif BOLD 18pt. *#JustGirlyThings*
I'd like to see some more done on Commodore 64. There have been a couple people who did but would love to see more.
What happens if you say that it's either a Mac, or a Work computer?
The saddest thing is, most of these scammers have excellent customer service. I used to work in a Telemarketing company that was a scam and I had no idea because we had no information other than our scripts and the "product" we were selling. So I do feel sorry for them because I was in the same boat and some probably have no idea they work in a scam (I say some because I can guarantee most of them do). Anyway the company I worked for conveniently went bust when one of my co-workers tried to get information on them.
Also do you use like fake cards and junk? I was just curious because that card being valid.
SouthParkFirefly these cards are "valid", but created randomly. They only need to pass the MOD10 algorithm.
If you call being rude, insulting, impatient.....AND destroying your customer's bank account, and computer customer service....OK, it's excellent......
Very well played, I salute you :) I think Dexter should apply for a job with a real organisation, he's one of the most professional call centre people I've heard including the legit one at my bank, it's a real pity he's wasting that talent on sh*t like this.
he was gonna do the old " i can kill your pc " routine till he saw your vids lol.....
When he brought up JUNKS I was sold but then he made the big deal about all the services over and over drug me back out again. All the JUNKS . Ha.
Who else called the number he put in the notepad and asked to speak to dexter gray.
TH-cam pays this guy to snoop
I'm just grateful that they can remove all the Junks in my PC.
you must have a cool ass boss
27:45 "It´s my company credit card. I figure since I do work on this computer I´ll just run it through the company and save myself some money that way. I´ll guess that´s the benefit of owning your own company, right? You can use the cart for whatever you want."
Seems logic. XD
that voice is familiar. I think Lewis tech and hoax hotel already talked to this fake tech support. lol
It's possible, haha.
Damn, just tried to call Dexter Grey but he wasn't there...some other Indian dude wanted to help me.
So what are you supposed to do when this happens?
Is Dexter the same person as the billing maanger?