There is yet another phishing scam targeted at NZ . What makes it dangerous and possibly effective is that they have purchased a phone number from (I am told) from Symbio Networks. It appears on the PUP popup on the internet pretending to be from Microsoft - you know the one - " You have a virus and we will shut down your computer if you do not phone this number etc" but because it is a local number (to Northland New Zealand) many people may believe it is legit, then call it. After which they have given away their credit card details etc=empty credit card. Is it not time that phone number providers were held accountable? Why would you sell a NZ local number to these scammers Symbio???? Without the phone number they have no scam. Time to be held accountable I think.

About a Number: (02) 8003 5916
Allocatee Verizon Australia Pty Ltd
Holder Symbio Networks Pty Limited

About a Number: (02) 8011 3805
Allocatee Verizon Australia Pty Ltd
Holder Symbio Networks Pty Limited

Number Range (02) 8011 3000 - (02) 8011 4999

Suspect they are using VoIP to make these calls. The numbers are owned by Symbio Networks.

PS "John" gave me another number also for if I couldn't get through on (02) 8003 5916 Here tis...
(02) 8011 3805 ext. 6288

Had a call from jennifer,another purely indian lady,trying to scam me.Its fully scam.

seems to be a pc support scammer

POSTED THIS SAME POST ON ANOTHER PHONE NUMBER FORUM - JUST THOUGHT I'D RE-POST IT HERE. THE MORE IT'S OUT THERE, HOPEFULLY THE MORE PEOPLE IT HELPS.I'm In Victoria and got the same number. Thanks for sharingYeah, just got the same thing, rang back when I hung up on him, told me I was lying to him about being a Computer Technician (I am a fully qualified Audio Visual Technician and I build Computers to earn a part-time income) and then threatened that the computer was in danger of having a meltdown. Tried to tell me that there were several problems with the computer - seeings I only built this computer and installed it a few months ago, I know what is and isn't wrong with it. Got my back up and eventually got a company name, number and address which funnily enough only led me to this little forum.Thought I'd share the new number they're using:(02) 8003 5916/">(02) 8003 5916(02) 8003 5916Guys, don't fall for this stuff, they will just use the remote access to download all your files and sensitive information, they can get passwords and everything through this method if they are clever enough - which they may or may not be but better to be safe than sorry.I hate to say this because I am not racially motivated, but next time you hear an Indian accent just hang up - the ones who are cold calling you are more often than not, scammers.Don't trust anyone for that matter, heck I even question people who have an Australian accent because they are getting very sneaky these days.A couple of days ago I had another Indian bloke telling me he was calling from the Bank of Melbourne... hmmmm, is that the same bank that hasn't existed for over 2-3 years????Very interesting, wanted account verification before he would even explain to me what the call was about, lucky I was here, otherwise my mum might have fallen victim to it. When I asked for further details, he hung up.We have caller ID on our phone, the number that appeared was a Sydney number, when I called the police and said I have a number for them, he just said he'd take it but there wasn't much they could do as it was a falsely generated number. So please people, be careful, ask them for their details first before giving any of yours, it is your right to keep your information private. If it is a legitimate company, the caller will provide you with the full company details, I'd even get an ABN or ACN if you're not too sure then check www.abr.gov.au for the company's information.The caller will also give you their name, their ID, company name and address and what the call is in regards to without you having to give them one single bit of information. I hadn't registered for the Do Not Call register, but I said to him do you realise I'm on the 'Do Not Call' register, he replied, yes ma'am, I am aware of that but I am not selling anything. Then proceeded to tell me I was a liar because if I really was a technician I would know that there are heaps of problems with the computer.Better to be safe than sorry and stand up for yourself to these people, don't let yourself be bullied by anyone!I think the guy gave it away when he started calling me a liar. Lucky he wasn't standing face to face, he probably wouldn't have the balls to say something like that to my face anyway! I don't care who you are, whether you are white, black or any other colour, you don't call someone a liar without backing it up.I live for the day these people call me now, bring it on b***hes.P.S. I know this is long enough now, but just wanted to say, please keep posting any new numbers or any information you have as this will help people searching for info on this bogus company and prevent more and more from falling victim to their cowardly crimes.

Just had the call from Shane at Software Support for PCs located at 21 George Street Sydney.  I said I didn't trust incoming unsolicited callers of this kind but he just kept on talking over me telling me that my PC had a Trojan virus.  I asked "which one".  He said he could show me but wouldn't tell me - if I'd just allow him to remote in he'd wlk me through it and I'd be able to see for myself.  

I repeated asked for a company name and a phone number to call back on which he finally provided.  Checked ASIC and could find no such company.  Searched more broadly and hit this forum.

Thanks for the interesting reading and for confirming my suspicions.

its a scamm police ask ever one to report it that comes across it

Foolishly, I let these slippery mongrels remotely access my computer for roughly 10 minutes until I became suspicious and ended their little scam session. Fortunately the didn't get my money, but what worries me is the identity theft of any of my personal details that they may have downloaded. This link may help to understand the inherent risks and what to do if you have been a victim.

http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/rwpattach.nsf

Foolishly, I let these slippery mongrels remotely access my computer for roughly 10 minutes until I became suspicious and ended their little scam session. Fortunately the didn't get my money, but what worries me is the identity theft of any of my personal details that they may have downloaded. This link may help to understand the inherent risks and what to do if you have been a victim.http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/rwpattach.nsf

Just had the call from Shane at Software Support for PCs located at 21 George Street Sydney.  I said I didn't trust incoming unsolicited callers of this kind but he just kept on talking over me telling me that my PC had a Trojan virus.  I asked "which one".  He said he could show me but wouldn't tell me - if I'd just allow him to remote in he'd wlk me through it and I'd be able to see for myself.  I repeated asked for a company name and a phone number to call back on which he finally provided.  Checked ASIC and could find no such company.  Searched more broadly and hit this forum.Thanks for the interesting reading and for confirming my suspicions.