Public Alert

FRAUDULENT PHONE CALLS.

Residents have warned of receiving suspicious telephone calls claiming that their computer motherboards have been infected.

Characteristics of call appear to be

• International call (there is delay in the communication)
• Middle eastern accent, possibly Indian.
• Person claims that your motherboard has been infected. NOT A VIRUS but INFECTION
• Person asks for confirmation that it is Windows Operating System.
• Person gives false Australian telephone number as contact.
• Person will then pass you on to 'Supervisor' with older voice who supports claim then hands back.
• Person asks you to startup your computer.

If you receive any calls claiming that electronic equipment at your residence has been detected as faulty then HANG UP.