Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammers Home Categories Scamming Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammers 3 3 236 0 8y ago 2018-03-13T21:39:13-05:00 8y ago 2018-03-13T21:42:17-05:00 Online Threat Alerts Do not call 1-888-569-2835 because it is a fake Amazon, AOL, Apple, Facebook or other Internet giants technical support or customer service number. The fake number(1-888-569-2835 ) is being used by cybercriminals or scammers to trick online users into calling it. The cyber criminals do this by sending out fake emails or text messages like the one below, which claim the recipients should call for support or help. Online users who have called 1-888-569-2835 and given out their banking information are asked to contact their banks for help, change the password of their online accounts, and contact their local authority if they gave out other sensitive information.A Sample of a Fake Amazon Technical Support EmailFrom: Amazon [mailto:alisha@amazon-helpline.org]Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 5:10 PMSubject: AlertPassword assistanceSomeone tried to reset your password from Dayton,Ohio, If you have not requested this codePlease Call Us on 1-888-569-2835 And Please provide this code and your email address to verify your identity161145Amazon takes your account security very seriously. Amazon will never email you and ask you to disclose or verify your Amazon password, credit card, or banking account number. If you receive a suspicious email with a link to update your account information, do not click on the link—instead, report the email to Amazon for investigation.We hope to see you again soon.Amazon.com Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You Arvest Alert Scam Text Message Flashflashsales Scam Online Store at flashflashsales.com Is vbvuoew.myshopify.com an Untrustworthy Online Store? The Website edeskbuyntp.com Fraudulently Charged by Credit Card 'PCH HQ Lotto' Publishers Clearing House Lottery Scam 'Verizon Wireless Super Apps International Ballot Award Programme' Scam at verizonappsballot.com Earn Bitcoin Forever Ltd at earnbitcoinforever.com is a Fraudulent Website 'Cash Advance USA' Legal Notice and Arrest Warrant Scam 'Thomas and Kathleen Morris' Lottery Donation Scam Direct Marts at directmarts.top - it is a Fraudulent Online Store Do Not Call 1-855-553-8765 - it is Fake Technical Support Number 'Ace Cash Express Lawsuit' Scam Being Sent By Scammers 'Google Gmail Account Deletion Request' Phishing Scams 'Wells Fargo Bank Your Online Banking is Blocked' Phishing Emails Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 3an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 17, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Carbondale, Illinois, United StatesI called the number out of curiosity, did not give informations, he (sounded like usual scammer type}started asking to open computer,I told him I do not have a computer and hang up.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 14, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesI also received this exact message in Virginia. Fortunately I did not call. There are however several other sites that pop up when you search this number on the internet that appear to legitimize this number. Thanks for the warning.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 14, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Modesto, California, United StatesI received the exact message you posted above. I called this number yesterday and was asked to call back when I was home so that I could have access to my laptop. I was told my account would be temporarily canceled. I thought it was a bit strange and I'm glad I looked it up! Thank you for this information/warning!!
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 17, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Carbondale, Illinois, United StatesI called the number out of curiosity, did not give informations, he (sounded like usual scammer type}started asking to open computer,I told him I do not have a computer and hang up.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 14, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Charlottesville, Virginia, United StatesI also received this exact message in Virginia. Fortunately I did not call. There are however several other sites that pop up when you search this number on the internet that appear to legitimize this number. Thanks for the warning.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 14, 2018 by Do Not Call 1-888-569-2835 - it is a Fake Technical Support or Customer Service Number Operated by Scammersan anonymous user from: Modesto, California, United StatesI received the exact message you posted above. I called this number yesterday and was asked to call back when I was home so that I could have access to my laptop. I was told my account would be temporarily canceled. I thought it was a bit strange and I'm glad I looked it up! Thank you for this information/warning!!