Matt - you are lucky - TPS hasn't helped me for a loooong time and I've checked I'm still registered.

Last time I had one of these I managed to keep them chatting for 20 mins

This guy was just too complacent - didn't ask if my computer was online , and didn't check exactly what I was using till he was too far on in his script.

This is the first time I've managed to get a phone number - they are usually withheld .

I do worry about folk who are not really techie [ I'm one of them but I can see through a caper like this ] - they are the ones who are terribly at risk when they get a call like this.

Last one is my favourite - it's the detail in the rain drop that fascinates me.

You can also use Micropore tape the same way

John - they intend to panic folk - they deserve to have their phone number publicised - they aren't there to help you they want to put spyware on your computer so they can take control and land you with all sorts of problems .

These folk are NOT genuine computer assistance/techie folk .

Telling me that my PC was sending them messages - come off it - my PC has not been online for 2 months and it's clean as a whistle .

The BIG mistake is that he didn't ask me if I was using my computer at that point .

messages to us " said the gentleman with an Asian accent about 4 mins ago

"Oh ? " said I

" Your computer is sending us messages telling us of problems " said he

" Really ? " said I

" Yes ," said he " Your windows computer has problems "

"My computer does not have problems " I said

" Madam it does " he said

" I don't have a Windows computer " said I

And the silly guy didn't give up at that point

" Madam your PC has problems - I can tell it has - it's sending us messages "

" I told you I don't have a Windows computer "

" What do you use ? "

"Snow Leopard "

Silence and then the line went dead.

They really do not give up do they

Brilliant capture

Saved to my Bookmarks - thanks

what celebrating that the spider can't join you in a wee glass of whotsit ?

Oh Mr Spider - that's MOST unfortunate