Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof 2024 Reports & Reviews

Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof Reports & Reviews (333)

Victim Location 21201
Type of a scam Phishing

I got an email this morining that says it is supposedly from the Geek Squad. I am pretty sure it is a phishing expedition/ attempt .They are saying that my subscription is going to autumatically be renewed another year for $351 and if I want to cancel call this number, 1888-271-1578 and that is not Geek Squad's number so I just wanted to report this to somebody. I will probably just delete the email.

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Victim Location 12550
Type of a scam Tech Support

I received a text stating that my subscription was renewed for Geek Squad for $189.99. I do not have that. I called the number and said I i received a text and I don’t have Geek Squad and the gentleman said that he knows and that someone used my account and it was fraud. He said that they caught the guy he is in North Carolina a man named Brown snd in order for this transaction to not go through I had to go on my laptop or computer to fill out a form that I had to download. The form could only be done via a computer or laptop. Before I even finished typing in the URL that he was giving me, I realized that it was a scam and I hung up. My bank would have notified me of any suspicious activities or if a payment for anything would have gone through. Before hanging up, the gentleman said there has been suspicious activities going on and this guy has been caught.

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Victim Location 45231
Type of a scam Online Purchase

received email stating that geek squad was renewing a subscription for 2 years at an amount of 322.87usd which i did not order. email stated that to cancel call 5103232651 which i did. this led them to get into my computer to cancel and them trying to get into bank account which i did not do. he gave the name david hay employee number GK19941222. the original name of the service ordered was geek squad then the web site was ultraviewer and when he finished call he stated he was working with norton.

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Victim Location 28269
Type of a scam Tech Support

Received text stating renewal for subscription to Geek Squad was renewed with invoice #GCK3201 and dollar amount 189.99. Stated support # was 206-690-7003.

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Victim Location 63141
Type of a scam Phishing

I received an email saying that they are renewing my Geek Squad subscription for me

It said something like this: PC CARE will expire today on 12/15/2021 4:08:21 PM your subscription Will Auto-Renew. Please Review Your Purchase Summary Below. Then they gave me the customer support phone number and an order number. Also provided product description which was called A/C TYPE Personal Home Product: GkSqd PC4 Care Device Windows Computer (4 Users) 1 Year Auto-Debit $438.17 then it said this is my confirmation email and this subscription will auto renew every year unless you turn it off no later than 48 hours. Then they provided a phone number to call and cancel.

I was confused because I don’t have a geek squad subscription. I called to find out what was going on and it was an automated system and said press 1 to speak to someone who can cancel your subscription, so I did. I spoke to a man with a heavy Indian accent, who at first said he’ll be transferring me to someone who can help with that, then changed his mind and told me to type in a web address. I started getting suspicious and felt that this wasn’t right. I asked him why he needed me to enter a web address, he said that’s the only way he is able to cancel my subscription. I asked him how he charged me when I don’t have an account with the geek squad, no answer. I then said I’m not going to type in some weird web page because this whole thing seems wrong. Next thing I know, the line goes dead.

Looking back at the email that was sent to me, I noticed it said it was for service for my PC computer…I don’t even have a PC computer, haven’t had a PC in appx 15 years.

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Victim Location 27596
Type of a scam Tech Support

Email said I’d been successfully charged $349.99 for Geek SQUAD PC Security. They gave a phone number to call if I wanted to cancel or change service.

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Victim Location 35904
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

Emailed me and told me my subscription had been renewed and I’d be charged $399.99. I’ve never used geek squad.

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Victim Location 99301
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I received an email stating that my "subscription" is extended. However, I have NEVER used Geek Squad. I have attached a copy of the email I have received.

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Victim Location 74120
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Today I received an email from what was represented as the Geek Squad. Announcing that my subscription had expired and my renewal for $299.00 be charged. I have never authorized any payment for subscription from this company. I contacted the Chat portal on the official Geek Squad website and was informed that they were aware of this scam. I also sent information to their Abuse hotline. I was advised to delete the original email. How, the person that answered at the phone listed in the email was very evasive; spoke with accent and broken English. When I questioned him more, he disconnected the call, but did say they were located in San Jose.

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Scammer's phone 7377772620,9563035222
Victim Location MD 21228, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

Called saying renewal charge of $251.30.

I did buy a norton subscription and have used geek squad.

They used a software teamreviewer.com.

Got my address, phone number.

I sent an email from my personal email account to betterbusinessbureau.gov.org (stupid me!!)

I’ve checked in with my bank, changed passwords to accounts including personal email account.

For part of time, I was working on my government computer so in abundance of caution, called my Agency IT, reported it right away and my computer is being “quarantined.”

I usually hang up right away. Fatigue from caring for elderly parents is my only excuse.

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Scammer's phone 1-800-815-5357,8008155357
Scammer's address 3766 Panill Court , Gary, IN 46402, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location MD 20744, USA
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

I received an email from Geek Squad with fraudulent invoice and confirmation numbers for a years renewal for Geek Squad PC-Care…in the amount of

$249.13. When I disputed the charges, I don’t own a Computer, the individual with a foreign accent ,instructed me to go to the nearest Target ,purchase a $500.00 gift card, mail it to him and then I would be refunded the $249.13 and the $500.00.

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Scammer's phone 800-484-3678
Scammer's address NM, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location NM 87535, USA
Type of a scam Counterfeit Product

Received an email about an order I had placed ref # GPMLC-SLKHJ6-cEph. I called the above number and they said the company was Geek Squad. I asked them what the order was for and they said computer protection. I asked which type of computer PC or MAC and they said "all computers".

They wanted me to agree to a screen share of my bank account at which point I told them that this was a scam as I went through the same thing from "Amazon" - a purchase I never made ($1,000 iPhone).

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Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location CA 91354, USA
Type of a scam Phishing

Pushing email used to get me to call a phone number and get info. Large charge made me question wether I have actually gone to geek squad or my info was stolen (I have never used their services). I called phone number and the line has someone pick up identifying themselves as geek squad. I immediately hung up and wrote the review here.

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Scammer's phone 8008155357
Scammer's address 3766 Panill Court, Gary, IN 46402, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location SC 29720, USA
Type of a scam Tech Support

There's a scam trying to renew Geek Squad and they are saying they are with the retail store from Best Buy.

Please report them and stop this scam!!!

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Scammer's phone 1800 513-9585
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location FL 33458, USA
Type of a scam Tech Support

I called and they ask about my computer

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Scammer's phone 1-810-360-4913
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location NY 11580, USA
Type of a scam Tech Support

they tried but fail. I call and they wanted me to give them access to my computer to "supposley cancel the member ship. I was at work when this happen. I had email back that I did not order any service

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Scammer's phone 808-707-6789
Scammer's address One Central way Blue drive Los Angeles, CA 1673, USA
Scammer's email [email protected]
Victim Location GA 31217, USA
Type of a scam Online Purchase

Called after hours and he said that he would have to call me back in the morning around 9am my time. Done some research and found out through the better business bureau that it was a scam. They sent me an email about an invoice for a software update and subscription renewal. $364.00. that it would soon be deducted from my credit card.

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Victim Location 11228
Type of a scam Tech Support

Received this message, called the # and they tried to tell us this is a program that all computers in the world come with and if we wanted to continue using it or cancel, we would need to give personal details. Hung up and blocked caller.

Dear Customer,

We'd like to let you know that your GK IT Solutions subscription is set to auto-renew on October 27, 2021, and we've scheduled it for reactivation for another 12 months in accordance with the contract's terms. Your accepted bank account has been debited for $299.99. Within 42 hours, this will appear on your bank statement.

For your convenience, we've included the new plan's details below.

Customer Id: 58700839

Subscription Plan: 06AMC_PRO_OCT22

Validity: 12 Months

Amount: $299.99.

You can now amend or cancel your subscription while the process is still running.

Please contact us right away if you have any questions or need any clarification on the enclosed plan.

Regards,

Team GK IT Solutions

+1 507 312 2024

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Victim Location 75043
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

I received an email from Michael Rivera that my order was confirmed subscription renewal for Geek Squad. I do not nor have I ever had an account with this business or have ever given them a call and given my information. When I did call the number provided, they wanted to get into my computer to access it and said they had to do this in order to cancel. I could barely understand them because of their strong accent, but did not proceed because they should already have my information if I really ordered anything. I have not gotten any deduction from my bank yet. Here is the email I received.

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Order Confirmed on Wednesday, 27 October 2021

It may take up to one business day for the transaction to reflect in your account. Below are your transaction details.

Kindly print this email and keep it in a safe place for future reference. your reference number is 6A8JXDJ82

Transaction

Order Details Order Number: 6A8JXDJ82

Subscription Renewal Team

Model: 6A8JXDJ82

Shipping: 10/28/2021

$498.00

Delivery Date

10/28/2021

Need help?

If you have any question about the transaction, please contact us on

1-844-518-2248

If you didn't create an account using this email address, please ignore this email or unsubscribe.

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Scammer's phone 1-888-679-2256
Scammer's address 3768 Parill Court Gary Indiana 46402 , Gary, IN 46402, USA
Victim Location IL 60649, USA
Type of a scam Tech Support

10/26/21

Received email from GeekASquad stating that they are automatically renewing my subscription for a PC. I never had a subscription from them. They said they can cancel if I provided information for them to connect to my computer; Ah!! that's the catch. I told them I would sue them for any renewal and that I was providing their information to the Better Business Bureau for Fraud. The caller's language is SouthEast or Indian subcontinent. They also have an invalid email 21@GeekASquad InC.

The cost of the subscription renewal was $221.18

Guy sounded pretty upset...too bad creep!

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