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The Best Buy Squad invoice scam below is being sent to potential victims by scammers pretending to be from Best Buy. The aim of the scam is to trick potential victims into visiting a fake Best Buy Geek Squad website that steals account credential, personal and finanical information. Once the scammers receive the stolen information, it will be used fraudulenlty.
From: Geek Squad Customer Care Team [geeksquadcustomercareteam0868659ecgtb-noreply@googlegroups.com]Sent: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 01:14:15 AM MSTSubject: You have been added to Geek Squad Customer Care TeamGeek Squad Customer Care Team Google GroupsHi [email address],[email address] added you to the Geek Squad Customer Care Team group.Google Groups allows you to create and participate in online forums and email-based groups with a rich community experience. You can also use your Group to share documents, pictures, calendars, invitations, and other resources. Learn more.If you do not wish to be a member of this group you can send an email to geeksquadcustomercareteam0868659ecgtb+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or follow this unsubscribe link. If you believe this group may contain spam, you can also report the group for abuse. For additional information see our help center.View this group
From: Geek Squad Customer Care Team [geeksquadcustomercareteam0868659ecgtb-noreply@googlegroups.com]
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 01:14:15 AM MST
Subject: You have been added to Geek Squad Customer Care Team
Geek Squad Customer Care Team Google Groups
Hi [email address],
[email address] added you to the Geek Squad Customer Care Team group.
Google Groups allows you to create and participate in online forums and email-based groups with a rich community experience. You can also use your Group to share documents, pictures, calendars, invitations, and other resources. Learn more.
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1(888) 656-2309 is a fake Geek Squad customer service being used by the scammers.
Another scam:"From: Geek Squad Customer Care Team [Sent: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 06:44:38 AM MSTSubject: Payment for invoice 31129220Successful Payment! Order in ProgressDear Valid User,Thank you for subscribing Geek Squad AntiVirus for your computer protection for the past 5 years. We deeply appreciate your unwavering support over the past five years. Your Geek Squad membership plays a vital role in our continued success. The account has been successfully charged $406.06. If you have any question, please let us know, We'll get back to you soon as we can. Call 1(877) 672-7975 for details.ORDER INFORMATION:Item: Geek Squad AntiVirusOrder Date: 2023-09-25