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Answers: Is there a telephone computer-virus scam going around? I just received a phonecall from a guy (in an indian callcenter by the sound of it) who claimed to work for some computer related company. He said I had downloaded some malicious software, and it was interfering with my operating system. Obviously this is a scam since my antivirus is up to date, and I certainly haven't given out my phonenumber to any such company. Has anyone heard of such a scam going around? I told him I was unavailable, so he is calling back later. I will not be giving him any details P.S. Can anyone think of some funny ways to mess with him when he calls back. I think I'll play along at first. Maybe I'll record it for youtube. Open Question: Is there a telephone computer-virus scam goin...

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