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- How to recognize a fake Geek Squad renewal scam
This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to do if you see it You get a text message or email that says you were or will be charged hundreds of dollars to renew your Geek Squad membership
- How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
You might get an email or text message that says you were charged hundreds of dollars to renew your tech support subscription To get your attention, the scammers use the names of well-known companies like Geek Squad, McAfee, and Norton
- phishing | Consumer Advice
Scammers are at it again, impersonating well-known businesses and trying to rip people off This time they’re pretending to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service Here’s what we’re hearing about the scam and what to do if you see it
- How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams | Consumer Advice
Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company
- Seemingly urgent security messages could lead to tech support scams
The message might even say or suggest it’s from Microsoft, Apple, or Geek Squad Should you click immediately to see what it’s about? No, and here’s why That urgent pop-up message saying there’s something wrong with your computer could be a way to get you into a tech support trap
- Protect yourself from phishing scams | Consumer Advice
Scammers send phishing emails pretending to be companies you might know and trust — like a bank or utility company Their goal: get you to click links or open attachments They might say there’s an overdue invoice, or that you need to confirm your credit card or bank account number to fix a problem These are scams
- Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice
If you see or hear any version of any of these phrases, you’ve just spotted a scammer Instead of doing what they say, stop Hang up Delete the email Stop texting Block their number — anything to get away from them And then, tell someone you trust and report the scam to the FTC: ReportFraud ftc gov
- Think you know what the top scam of 2023 was? Take a guess
Most big companies have email addresses you can forward scam emails to You can open the companies' legit webpage search for scam addresses or customer service Always good to report to FTC as well
- Unwanted Emails, Texts, and Mail | Consumer Advice
So, before you respond to a text or email about a “tax refund” — especially one that asks you to click a link — know that this could be a scam designed to get your personal information and steal your tax refund
- Three ways scammers try to steal your money | Consumer Advice
Scammers send you a bogus email about renewing a subscription or membership you never signed up for For example, they might pretend to be from Geek Squad, Best Buy’s tech support service
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