Re: Phishing

On 9/9/2024 2:50 PM, Joerg wrote:

On 9/9/24 2:41 PM, Don Y wrote:

On 9/9/2024 1:58 PM, Joerg wrote:

Too late to prevent his ex-wife from sending $400 to "him"...
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Maybe she will have learned her lesson?

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Mine was a phone call. Heavy Indian accent, "This is the Windows company. We would like to help you solve a problem we have detected with your Windows"... me "Oh yeah, you are right, there are at least nine windows here that really need cleaning. Do you use Windex for that?"

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We don't accept calls from "unknown" callers so don't have that problem.
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 I don't either but I could not resist to pull that prank.

Our phone simply doesn't ring so there is no "missed opportunity".
(why would I want the phone to annoy me if I'm not going to answer it?)

Regardless, one would *think* that folks could use some common sense;
"How did this guy discover a problem with MY computer and know the
telephone number that would get him in touch with ME?"
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We're really careful about giving out "personal" information, even to
friends, out of fear they will record it in some device that can be
compromised and used as a beachhead to access *us*.
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"My birthdate?  Oh, you MISSED it -- it was a few years ago.  But,
that's OK; I wasn't expecting you to acknowledge it...  Thanks
for the sentiment, though!"
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[I use an assortment of random dates when queried by online services,
1/1/1980 being a favorite, for obvious reasons]

 I never give them anything.

Many sites require a "valid date" to complete the "registration"
process.  Some will make the argument that they need "assurance"
that you are of age to be able to enter into a legal relationship.
Others, to ensure you aren't a "minor".  (Amusing to think that
they assume folks will be truthful in their answers and that
simply *asking* the question constitutes "due diligence")
We are also cautious about how to answer "security questions"
(which can also leak information).
"What was the name of your first pet?"
2334 B X Z (a common name, no?)
And, never give out a phone number for 2FA.
Of course, it means you have to keep careful track of your LIES...  :>