My wife almost fell for this type of scam when she looked up a number for Microsoft Windows support on the net and a scam number came up at the top of the search results. The guy tried to tell her that her computer was infected with a deadly virus and all her files would be corrupted and all her personal information would be vulnerable if she did not run down to CVS and buy two $100 gift cards and then email the numbers to him. Fortunately while she kept him talking I was able to look the scam on the web and advise her to hang up. He then proceeded to call us back for several days from different numbers! We would block one number and he would call from a new one later.

I also believe that this scam has been mentioned before on this forum.

Anyway, I hope VW is able to get the money refunded by the credit card company and does not get soured on our great hobby because of it.