Enjoyment

Will S · 29th May 2012, 11:49 AM

Had a phone call from Optus

Anyway he wanted my DOB to confirm my identity but I told him I dont give out private details to unsolicited phone calls , he then said how about my account number and I gave him the same answer

He didnt know what to say

Pure enjoyment........

Sunder · 29th May 2012, 12:24 PM

When I get calls like that, I ask him for his full name, address, drivers licence number and date of birth, so I can verify his identity. They very quickly catch on why it's not a good idea to to be asking those questions...

LostBenji · 29th May 2012, 1:44 PM

I usually ask them for their contact details, pop them on hold then ring their number. You would surprised what responses you get.

bsbozzy · 29th May 2012, 2:15 PM

I had some guy from supposedly my bank call me up a few years ago and ask me for my details, he actually got quite angry when I told him to fuck off.

power · 29th May 2012, 2:17 PM

The scary thing is how many people will just start answering the questions, Australians are far too trusting.

Sunder · 29th May 2012, 2:25 PM

The next best one is when "Microsoft" ring to tell you that they've detected a virus, and they need to clean it, or else you will be cut off from the internet.

They get real confused when I tell them I'm running an IBM System Z on z/OS, but does he think he'd be able to help me anyway?

29th May 2012, 11:49 AM	#1
Will S Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Coniston (Wollongong) Posts: 2,005	Enjoyment Had a phone call from Optus Anyway he wanted my DOB to confirm my identity but I told him I dont give out private details to unsolicited phone calls , he then said how about my account number and I gave him the same answer He didnt know what to say Pure enjoyment........ __________________ Intel i7 2700K Gigabyte GA-Z77XXP-UD5H wi-fi G Skills Ripshaw 4x4GB 1600 DDR3 Corsair H60 CPU Cooler Crucial M4 SSD 256GB Seagate Barracuda 1TB CorsairAX1200 Sapphire HD7970 & HD7970 vapor-x in crossfire mode Obsidian 650D case Dell 27" Monitor

29th May 2012, 2:15 PM	#4
bsbozzy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,542	I had some guy from supposedly my bank call me up a few years ago and ask me for my details, he actually got quite angry when I told him to fuck off. __________________ WTB: Any one have a VT SS Commodore die cast model in heron white? Please PM Me.

29th May 2012, 2:17 PM	#5
power Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: brisbane Posts: 27,206	The scary thing is how many people will just start answering the questions, Australians are far too trusting. __________________ this is who we are.

29th May 2012, 12:24 PM	#2
Sunder Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 75	When I get calls like that, I ask him for his full name, address, drivers licence number and date of birth, so I can verify his identity. They very quickly catch on why it's not a good idea to to be asking those questions...

29th May 2012, 1:44 PM	#3
LostBenji (Taking a Break) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Not around here anymore.. Posts: 5,298	I usually ask them for their contact details, pop them on hold then ring their number. You would surprised what responses you get.

29th May 2012, 2:25 PM	#6
Sunder Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 75	The next best one is when "Microsoft" ring to tell you that they've detected a virus, and they need to clean it, or else you will be cut off from the internet. They get real confused when I tell them I'm running an IBM System Z on z/OS, but does he think he'd be able to help me anyway?