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LogDog75

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16. That's a funny response

Reply to Rver (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 05:26 PM

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I had a scam call claiming to be from Microsoft. The guy identified himself using an "American" name like Dave or Mike but with an Indian accent. He said he was from Microsoft Security and went through the usual BS. When it was my turn to talk I said "You do realize I work for Microsoft." He hung up immediately.

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- Lemon Lyman Tuesday #1

That is hilarious - bravo, Rver. erronis Tuesday #2

"" AllaN01Bear Tuesday #3

Snicker! niyad Tuesday #4

That is really funny. Thank you Rver debm55 Tuesday #5

When I get scam calls BeneteauBum Tuesday #6

Rotflmfao JMCKUSICK Tuesday #7

Holy Moley! boonecreek Tuesday #8

I got a call a few years ago telling me I'd won $1,000,000. There was just one small catch -- I had to pay a $100 Fil1957 Tuesday #9

I am standing here, beside myself! peppertree Tuesday #10

Seinfeld, Telemarker call - Ha! mysteryowl Tuesday #11

I actually have to call MS support today about a crashed operating system on my pc dlk Tuesday #12

Excellent!! Consider this stolen!! relayerbob Tuesday #13

Bwhaha Emile Tuesday #14

The Beekeeper justaprogressive Tuesday #15

That's a funny response LogDog75 Tuesday #16

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