The remote access thing might be a coincidence. Then again, it might not. I'm guessing these guys are buying bulk information, then using it...
I think you are right there - it's a scam in and of itself. I'm guessing something like the "make a bazillion dollars posting google ads!" where...
x942, any chance I get get your phone number from you? My parents get guys calling for this scam on a regular basis, and if we can trick them...
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