Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
Fraudsters regularly abuse legitimate financial services like PayPal to send fake invoices to trick you into paying or providing credit card information. Common themes include Geek Squad and antivirus subscriptions like Norton. Below is a Geek Squad scam that attempts to trick potential victims into calling scammers. Remember, always independently verify the phone number and company before you call. Cybercriminals are hoping you call to dispute the charge and give them sensitive information. Don't fall for this scam! If you look up the 888 phone number, you’ll see it’s not Walmart and is associated with a scam. Stay safe out there!
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