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Tech support scammer syskey fail
I contacted the number on a fake virus popup and managed to frustrate the scammer. He tried to delete my files and syskey (password protect) my PC and eventually gave up…
Scammer arrests and why this might be the tip of the iceberg.
My comments on the scammer arrests in Mumbai. Is this the tip of the iceberg?
All Pictures: Reuters
To email me, it’s jimbrowning AT fastmail DOT fm
Popup scammers: Uncovering the nest
In one week in May 2016, I was shocked to discover that the phone numbers seen on fake malware popups are fronted by many different organisations who seem to take shifts of receiving calls from their victims. This video describes what I uncovered when I lifted the lid on these scam popups.
Popup: http://v5301767898.xyz !!Caution!! You will need to ‘End task’ your browser if you run this. JavaScript source is here: http://pastebin.com/RAtHP05Q
next-prospects.com aka CompleteTechUS.com aka etech-experts.com aka HelpForSupport.com aka VisionairUS.com
IP: 115.248.232.249 – Chandigarh @ 20:00 on 18/05/16
Actual address: SCO 176, Sec-5, Panchkula 134109, India
TechKnowsHow.co.uk aka VMakSupport.com
IP: 45.113.122.88 @ 20:00 BST on 19/05/2016
Location: A51, Sector 57, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
geak-support.us
IP: Unknown
Location: Unknown, U.S.A
PCFix.org
IP: 50.253.144.180 @ 22:00 BST on 20/05/2016
Location: North Miami Beach
protectandaccess.com aka pctechsupport.co
IP: 59.168.178.117 @ 20:55 BST on 21/05/2016
Location: Unknown, India
vtechies4u.com
IP: 219.65.46.50 @ 19:15 BST on 22/05/2016
Location: Noida, India
Fix-US.com
IP: Unknown
Location: Unknown, India
livepcexpert.com
IP: Unknown
Location: Unknown, India
Locating the Tech support scammers – Part 2
This is a follow-up to part 1 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKhD7pF59WE) when I record their fraud in detail. The second part describes how I went from an IP address to naming and shaming the Call Centre behind the fraud. There is also a 3rd part where I follow where the money led: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxaIucFh_-g
Warning: aribacallcenter.in now points to a scam site which attemtpts to download fake flash updates :(
A reminder of the various directors personal links:
Md. Arshad Wakil – Director
Facebook: https://facebook.com/arshadwakil?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/arsh1080
Google+: https://plus.google.com/118112972436908338297/posts
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/md-arshad-wakil/a3/8a9/9a8
Amir Iqbal Ansari – Director
Facebook: https://facebook.com/diabloamir1
Arslaan Ghaus -Accounts Manager
Facebook: https://facebook.com/arslaan.ghaus
Google+: https://plus.google.com/115822506181699271824/posts
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/pub/arslaan-ghaus/27/677/43b
Ariba Ghaus – General Manager
Facebook: https://facebook.com/ariba.ghaus?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aribaghaus28
Google+: https://plus.google.com/102540293466678228780/posts
LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/pub/ariba-ghaus/58/707/a65
And yes, the video thumbnail is really the Ariba Call Centre in action!
Scammer Bingo
The rules are simple.
1. Create your 4×5 Bingo card before you call your chosen scammer.
2. Tick off any word or phrase s/he says.
3. Complete a line or the whole card for a stunning prize*
* (not really, but it might be fun)
Can anyone do better than I did here?