{"id":42150,"date":"2023-01-13T22:14:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T16:44:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seminarsonly.com\/news\/?p=42150"},"modified":"2023-01-13T22:14:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T16:44:54","slug":"geek-squad-renewal-scam-geek-squad-subscription-scam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seminarsonly.com\/news\/geek-squad-renewal-scam-geek-squad-subscription-scam\/","title":{"rendered":"Geek Squad Renewal Scam : Geek Squad Subscription \u2013 SCAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Geek Squad Renewal Scam : Geek Squad Subscription \u2013 SCAM<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The scammers are on the rise again! This time it is a Geek Squad Subscription. This scam involves sending you a subscription renewal notice from \u2018Geek Squad\u2019. The scammer wants to you call their phone number and provide sensitive information (e.g., credit card information, personal information, etc). There are a couple of identifiers that let us know this is a phishing email:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They are using a Gmail Account (not a Bestbuy email address)<\/li>\n<li>There are weird grammatical problems (e.g., \u2018Writing this mail\u2019)<\/li>\n<li>Random phone number (e.g., \u20181 (8 0 0) \u2013 306 \u2013 2981\u2019)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As always \u2013 be vigilant and send these emails to your local security team (us!).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"align-center aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/it.brown.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/pbowl_geeksquad26_inv.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of invoice from Geek Squad for purchase of security software\" width=\"515\" height=\"602\" data-entity-type=\"\" data-entity-uuid=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Example Scam<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From: Elbis Crauyt\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:roberty5654488@gmail.com\">roberty5654488@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\nDate: Tue, Jul 20, 2021 at 9:31 AM<br \/>\nSubject: PAYMENT FOR ENABLED PLAN#WF47_TH906<br \/>\nTo: VICTIM@VCU.EDU<\/p>\n<p>Admired User,<\/p>\n<p>Writing this mail to inform you that your purchase has been successful for the renewal of Geek Squad Secure Service.<\/p>\n<p>$987USD has been auto charged against your A\/C as you had selected an auto renewal plan. We have enabled the plan you have chosen for your device for the next 3 year.<\/p>\n<p>This service includes repairing\/replacement of your device, online support through Geek Squad Team and many more.<\/p>\n<p>Total plan details here:<\/p>\n<p>Invoice ID: WF47_TH906<\/p>\n<p>Product Name: Geek Squad (Auto Renewal)<\/p>\n<p>Date of purchase: 20 July 2021<\/p>\n<p>Expires after: 3 year<\/p>\n<p>Charged: $987USD<\/p>\n<p>We admire you being our regular user. If you face any problem regarding this purchase\/subscription, Feel free to reach us<\/p>\n<p>Between Mon \u2013 Sat (8:30 AM To 8:00 PM EST)<\/p>\n<p>At + 1 (8 0 0) \u2013 306 \u2013 2981<\/p>\n<p>Geek squad.<\/p>\n<p>******************************************<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You get a text message or email that says you were or will be charged hundreds of dollars to renew your Geek Squad membership. If you want to dispute the charge or cancel your membership, the message says you must call a phone number within 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you call the number \u2014 which you should\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0do \u2014 the scammer might ask for remote access to your computer. If you give it to them, they can install spyware programs on your computer, steal your online banking credentials, and drain money from your bank account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some scammers may ask for your bank account information to refund your money, then fake a transaction and make it look like they accidentally refunded you too much. To pay them back, they tell you to buy gift cards and give them the gift card numbers and PINs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scammers send alarming messages like this to rattle you. Don\u2019t let them. If you think the message is legitimate, contact the company in question using a phone number you know is real.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not use the number included in the message.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Geek Squad Renewal Scam : Geek Squad Subscription \u2013 SCAM The scammers are on the rise again! This time it is a Geek Squad Subscription. 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