To be able to combat tech support scammers, a programmer has utilized bots which answer the fraudulent calls. This, according to him, is his major initiative to shut down Windows scammers for good.
Let’s face it– dealing with tech support scammers who try to tell you that there is something wrong with your computer, even though there isn’t, is pretty annoying. Adding insult to injury, scammers have also evolved in their techniques. They now utilize pop-ups that appear out of nowhere when we’re browsing the internet, prompting us to call a certain number to make the message go away.
While those knowledgeable about the issue can easily dismiss the fraudsters, there are still many who are prone to being tricked into installing malware, and even worse, handing out their personal and financial information. With this in consideration, a programmer has devised a new scheme to waste the tech support scammers’ time, and possibly putting them out for good in the long run.
Enter Roger Anderson, a telecom consultant who also founded The Jolly Roger Telephone Company. Under this firm, he built an army of human-sounding telephoner robots, with an objective of preventing the telemarketers from victimizing innocent people or businesses.
According to him, he started building the bot army after a scammer called his house and used profane language on his son.
