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I keep getting "Advanced Computer Scan" spam emails like the one below that contain links that go to advanced-scan-pricing.com. The emails claim there is a new "Advanced Computer Scan 2020 Update," but I have never registered with that company. And, clicking on the links in the emails goes to a website that claims their office is located in London, United Kingdom, but it does not state specifically where in London. I tried contacting them at their contact telephone number 855-2550-420, but I am not able to get anyone.
From: Advanced Computer Scan - contact@notificationadvance.comDate: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 at 02:49Subject: Advanced Computer Scan 2020 updateAdvanced Computer ScanThe new, improved Advanced Computer Scan 2020 is available.We have simplified how you administer your Computer Account. We ask all our customers to update to the latest version available here. Special Discount Release.Advanced Computer Scan will continue to improve the computer account management experience so that you can easily improve your experience. This new version will be available at a special price for a limited time period.Checkout this new and improved experience.
From: Advanced Computer Scan - contact@notificationadvance.com
Date: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 at 02:49
Subject: Advanced Computer Scan 2020 update
Advanced Computer Scan
The new, improved Advanced Computer Scan 2020 is available.
We have simplified how you administer your Computer Account. We ask all our customers to update to the latest version available here. Special Discount Release.
Advanced Computer Scan will continue to improve the computer account management experience so that you can easily improve your experience. This new version will be available at a special price for a limited time period.
Checkout this new and improved experience.
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received an email from advanced-scan saying my subscription expires in seven days. I have no such app
Same here and I've never had this program
They're still at it! They got my e-mail address from somebody I had done business with and are now telling me I need to renew my subscription before I lose all my (unspecified) benefits. It even has a (probably fake) link at the bottom to "Report as Spam".
TALK ABOUT A SCAM, I HAVE NEVER GOT IT TO WORK, ALTHOUGH I PAID FOR THE PROGRAM.MY PROBLEM IS I CANNOT CONTACT THE FIRM OR DELETE/UNINSTALL THE PROGRAM. CAN ANYONE HELP PLEASEKEITH
It is a scam do not open or download
I do not trust unsolicited emails that say I am an existing customer, when I am not. Unsubscribed, for whatever good that will do.
"From: Advanced Computer Scan Date: Mon, 6 Apr 2020 at 02:49 Subject: Advanced Computer Scan 2020 update The new, improved Advanced Computer Scan 2020 is available. We have simplified how you administer your Computer Account. We ask all our customers to update to the latest version available here. Special Discount Release. Advanced Computer Scan will continue to improve the computer account management experience so that you can easily improve your experience. This new version will be available at a special price for a limited time period. Checkout this new and improved experience." Received via email.
It appears to be a scam because advanced-scan-pricing.com was registered 18 days ago and notificationadvance.com was registered only 12 days.
