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The "Geek Squad PC Protection Renewal" payment alert email below is a common way for fraudsters to trick potential victims into giving away their money or personal info. They often use high-pressure tactics, such as telling you there's a big, unauthorized charge on your account that you need to "cancel" right away and asking you to call a fake Geek Squad customer support number.
From: notification@facebookmail.comDate: August 6, 2026 at 13:15:40 CDTUrgent Notice Amount $449.87 USD Has been debited from Your Acc for Geek Squad Annual PlanThursday, July 30, 2026 at 20:00 UTCCall +1 (865) 388-7028 immediately to cancel. Geek Squad PC protection renewal of $449.87 has been processed. If not done by you, act now.Helpdesk +1 (865) 388-7028 call us now to stop the charge. Amount $449.87 has been debited. Your order ID is: GH789012. If you did not make this purchase or want to cancel and get refunded,
From: notification@facebookmail.com
Date: August 6, 2026 at 13:15:40 CDT
Urgent Notice Amount $449.87 USD Has been debited from Your Acc for Geek Squad Annual Plan
Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 20:00 UTC
Call +1 (865) 388-7028 immediately to cancel. Geek Squad PC protection renewal of $449.87 has been processed. If not done by you, act now.
Helpdesk +1 (865) 388-7028 call us now to stop the charge. Amount $449.87 has been debited. Your order ID is: GH789012. If you did not make this purchase or want to cancel and get refunded,
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1-808-330-5495 is a scam telephone number.