Geek Squad Subscription Renewal Scam

Mar 15, 2021 2021-03-15T11:25:31-05:00
Jun 16, 2021 2021-06-16T12:29:27-05:00

Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

The "Geek Squad Subscription Renewal" 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 number 1-855-531-9789. Therefore, recipients are asked not to call the fake telephone number. The legit Geek Squad telephone number is 1-800-433-5778.

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The "Geek Squad Subscription Renewal" Scam

From: "Thank You For Your subscription of $369.99" reapersung634@gmail.com
Date: March 15, 2021 at 10:09:30 AM EDT
To: cphil98181@aol.com
Subject: Thank You For Your subscription of $369.99

Dear Customer
Your subscription for All-in-one protection will renew and $369.99 is about to Debit from your account today. If you feel this is an unauthorized transaction or you want to cancel the subscription, Please contact our billing department as soon as possible.
Geek Squad Protection SKU : 104895747
For any assistance, call our customer Service +1 855-531-9789
Arriving
DESCRIPTION
Product: All-in-one protection
Quantity: 1
Tenure: 2 Years
Mode: Online Delivery
Renewal Amount: $339.99
Sales Tax : $30
INVOICE TOTAL : $369.99
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The payment is due! you are receiving this notice because you are enrolled with our securities and your subscription has been auto renewed however if you do not wish to continue with the service or want a refund of this amount kindly contact our billing Helpline Number +1 855-531-9789
Thanks & Regards,
Billing Team
Copyright © [2021] [Geek Squad], All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is : 2311 S 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98903
[COMPANY_FULL_ADDRESS],
[LIST_FROM_EMAIL]
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Jul 4, 2021 at 10:49 AM by an anonymous user from: Middlesex County, Old Bridge, New Jersey, United States

Another scam:
"Defender Product 7894567
Inbox
Account Team
Jul 2, 2021, 1:40 PM (2 days ago)
to me
Your Defender Firewall Has Expired on Today!
Thank You for Choosing
Dear Customer, Your Subscription with Defender Firewall will renew Today. If you are happy with the Defender Firewall Services Don’t Forget to Leave a Feedback.
DESCRIPTION
Product: Defender Firewall
Quality: 01
Texture: 5 Years
Payment Method: Direct Debit
Mode: Online Delivery
Renewal AMOUNT: $599.99
INVOICE TOTAL $599.99
TERMS & CONDITIONS
The Payment is due! You are receiving the notice because you are enrolled with Defender Firewall and your Subscription has been auto Renewed. However, if you don’t wish to continue with the service or want to refund of this amount kindly contact our helpline number 1 (800) 781, 2511
Account Type: Defender Firewall
Texture: 5 Years
Charge Every Year: $599.99
Cancellation: Kindly refer to Defender Firewall Team T&C
Contact No - 1 (888) 722, 2408"

Jun 28, 2021 at 2:07 AM by an anonymous user from: Brevard, Cocoa, Florida, United States

Received this:
"New
June 25,2021
Dear Customer Your Subscription Our Services Renew Today.
If you are happy with the Online Support Services Don’t Forget To Leave A feedback.

DESCRIPTION : -
Quantity : 01
Texture : Years
Payment Method : Direct Debit
Mode : Online Delivery
Renewal Amount : $ 449.19
……
INVOICE TOTAL $ 449.19
……

Terms & Conditions :-
The payment is due! you are receiving this notice because you are enrolled .
If you have any question about this invoice.kindly contact our billing helpline number 1 (888) 722-2408.

From,
Kevin Smith
Billing Manager
7550 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno,
CA 93720, United States
Contact No. 1 (800) 781 2511."

Jun 26, 2021 at 12:44 AM by 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."

Jun 25, 2021 at 4:30 PM by an anonymous user from: DeKalb, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

What to do if you are scam

Jun 3, 2021 at 10:40 AM by an anonymous user from: Dutchess, Rhinebeck, New York, United States

I just received the scam note and almost fell for it; thankfully my husband checked it out for me...I am only a bit worried because I did call the number...

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