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Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam

Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam

The "Geek Squad Subscription Renewed" email below is a scam. The fake email is being sent by online scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling the fake Geek Squad helpline numbers (931) 740-0377 or (931) 288-4341. Therefore, recipients are asked not to call the fake telephone numbers. The legit Geek Squad telephone number is 1-800-433-5778.

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The "Geek Squad Subscription Renewed" Scam

From: Geek Squad <geektechsolution.us@gmail.com>

Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 9:43 AM

Subject: Your subscription renewed, customer ID AS15407

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This email is to inform you that we have renewed your Computer Software security for the upcoming 2 year and we are going to charge you $249.99 and within 24 hours you will see a charge from GEEK SQUAD.

We would like to inform you that this month we have served 1 million customers and you are one of them. I hope you are enjoying our services.

This service is auto-renewal as you have selected the auto-renewal option during sign up.

In any circumstances if you want to cancel the subscription, then please call Helpline number: (931) 740-0377 or (931) 288-4341.

Office Timing: Monday to Saturday 10 Am EST to 5 Pm EST

Note- To cancel this subscription you need to be in front of your computer.

Cancellation should be done within the 48 hours upon receiving this email.

Thank You

GEEK SQUAD

Customer Relationship Manager

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Jun 16, 2022 at 8:46 PM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
an anonymous user from: Downtown Redmond, Redmond, Washington, United States

I got the following today!

"Thank You for choosing Geek services.

This mail is to inform you that your Subscription has been renewed. The plan was confirmed at your end.

Please check below to review your Renewal Charge.

Details:-

Invoice No. : G6081202I
Invoice Date: 16 JUN 2022
Service: Geek-Squad Protection - Auto Renewal 3 Years
Total Amount: 239.99 USD
Method: Online

To upgrade/cancel your subscription, please contact our customer service given below.

Support 1(866) 466-0047


Thanks,
GeekSquad"

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Sep 30, 2021 at 7:48 PM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
an anonymous user from: Anniston, Alabama, United States

I got this today, 9/30/21:

"Dear Customer,

Confirmation ID: GP59404

Thank you for completing 1 year subscription with Geek-Squad.

We will charge your card for renewal of your subscription plan for the amount of $449.

charges will reflect on your account statement within the next 72 hours.

If you want to Cancel your Subscription and claim your refund.

Kindly call Geek-Squad Customer Care: 1866-342-0004

Thank you

Geek-Squad"

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Jun 26, 2021 at 12:45 AM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
info

Here is another scam:

"Sent: Friday, June 25, 2021 12:21 PM
Subject: Thanks For.--#$%

 

Dear Customer,


Thank you for Choosing Geek Squad Protection From us .

Today the Service Will Renewed Automatically with  $399.51 on the same account provided to us.

 

Customer Support :-  1 (833) 385-1149

Product Details Below : -
Order ID: GKS14234                                                             Date: 24-05-2021

Description                                                                                                      Amount

Geek Squad Advanced Protection                               $399.51

Total                                                                                                                  $399.51


Note :- Charges will appear on your statement after 8 hours once debited.

 

If you have any query about this invoice or if you want to cancel the subscription.
You can  reach out to our Customer Support Team   1 (833) 385-1149.

You may review your invoice history at any time by logging in to your client portal.

 

From,
Account Team

Geek Squad LLC

7550 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno,

CA 93720, United States
Contact No. 1 (833) 385-1149."

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Jun 23, 2021 at 4:05 PM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
an anonymous user from: Burlington, Mt Laurel, New Jersey, United States

got a Email saying I was going to be g\charged 249.00 on my
account said it was Greek Squid

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Jun 21, 2021 at 11:26 PM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
an anonymous user from: Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

June 21, 2021

Received renewal of my "plan" being charged today with very limited time to agree or cancel. It was from something called "HOPE" but was similar to the Geek Squad examples above. I double deleted and will check my bank accounts daily.

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Jun 10, 2021 at 7:53 AM by
Geek Squad Subscription Renewed Scam
an anonymous user from: Nassau, Bethpage, New York, United States

This is the one I received in my WORK email. I never had support plus from the small purchases I've made from Best Buy. I'd NEVER use my work email,

Dear Customer,
This is a confirmation email for your auto-renewal of Support Plus (3yr plan) with us.
We have processed your account with $599.00.
Find below your order details:
Order Number: 81115818
Product Name: Support Plus (3yr plan)
Total Amount: $599.00
Transaction Date: June 10, 2021
Download Payment Confirmation
To upgrade/cancel your purchase, please contact us.
Regards,
Christiana Johnson
Sales Manager

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