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Scamming - Fraud
The "Geek PC Subscription" 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.
From: Geek Squad geektechsolution.us@gmail.comDate: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 9:43 AMSubject: Your subscription renewed, customer ID AS15407image.pngThis 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 ESTNote- 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 YouGEEK SQUADCustomer Relationship Manager
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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got it today 4/25/2023 so I googled the message and found this web site. I was a PCTools subscriber a few years ago and think this scam comes from someone associated with them.
Got the same today, text was from 315-656-1805 and to cancel: 4707665442
I received this via text.Thank you for your order#24353with Geek PC subscriptionA deduction of $369from your account.if you want tocancel/refund 1-877-380-2484 I called the number and they said log on to my computer and use a specific search engine and type in (a bunch of numbers).(not .com, .net, something I’ve never heard of. They didn’t even ask me my name or an account number first. I told them I wasn’t going to do that and I was reporting them as fraud- which I did through the Better Business Bureau.
I have also gotten this as a text. I have gotten 3 in the last couple of days. There is a legitimate site called PC Geek…..that’s why a lot of people fall for this. But there is a BIG difference!
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How do I get rid of this problem? I got same email as others are saying above. Can they actually charge this without going on computer?
Also received scam via text.Thank you for Auto-Renewal of your Geek PC Subscription. A Deduction of $359 From your account. To cancel/Refund call on 855-515-1344
Got a nearly identical text yesterday - though it was for VKM subscription (never heard of that) and same phone number (855-515-1344). I didn’t call because it looked like a scam.
Got a tex saying my acct.card will be charge $359 the number was 855-515-1344 I called and said I did not have a subscription for my Microsft 365, I said I want to cancel and he ask me to go to my computer and he would help. I told him I don t have time. Do not call this number.
Received the exact same text except from 855-400-6676 and link to call is now 855-515-1344.I called from a different number. He asked me to get on my computer. I told him I didn't have a computer. He was incredulous... :) Said he had the wrong number. I hung up.
I received this today...Thank you for Auto-Renewal of your Geek PC Subscription. A Deduction of $359 From your account. To cancel/Refund call on 855-515-1344
