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- Brandon, FL, USA
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I got internet big warning message that my computer will not work, and to not shut down my computer or all info on my computer will be lost. Message said call Microsoft at this number which I wrote down 1-888-237-8072. I called that number and person said this was Microsoft and would help me fix this warning problem about my not working computer. Of course I now know this was not a Mircosoft number, but someone who wanted to scam me. They said we need to take over my computer to check this out. I thought it was Microsoft, so I let them do it. The person said I was being hacked from China and if I paid $399 to this company Devine Mart they would fix the problem and that this is a life time security fee. They wanted for me to mail them a check for $399 and make it out to Devein Mart 3135 1st Ave North Suite 11104 St Petersburg, Florida. I said I will mail it the next day, so they told me they would fix my computer problem. They had access to my computer and put some files on my computer and they said this would fix the problem. After thinking about the fact they never sent an e-mail to me about me using their Tech Help service, I checked on this Devine Mart company and found out it was a big scam company. So was the QuickHelp24/7.com tech website. Of course I did not send the check. But I learned to use from reading other people who have been scamed by Devine Mart to use malwarebytes to check out files they have put on my computer. After the malwarebytes scan, I found out the files they put on my computer was a malware virus to access my password and user name. This scan deleted the malware virus so it`s not on my computer. Now I getting calls all the time from this scam company if my computer is good now. I now know they put in these bad malware files to rob me of my info and steal my bank account money. Please check on Devine Mart and QuickHelp24/7.com because these are not real business to help people.

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- Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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My aunt forgot her password to her laptop and I found the iSumsoft website, which claims the software it sold can open the locked computer/laptop by resetting the password. When I paid to download the software (3 in total) and follow the instruction, none works. I contacted (emailed) the technical support listed on the website and provided screenshots of how the software not working. I never got any response.(I waited for several days) I then asked for a refund and provided information on how this was not working, I got a simple reply from Digital River company that the publisher (ISumsoft) declined to refund and gave no reason. This is obviously a scam to get money, as the website stated that the software works for the type of laptops including the type of my aunt's laptop. I now screenshot my email and Digital River company's reply and upload them here. The company seemed to have a US address but no phone number listed: Digital River Inc. 10380 Bren Road West, Minnetonka, MN 55343

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- Dillsburg, PA, USA
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When I downloaded a game through what was suppose to be Hoyle my computer immediately froze, alerts one afteer the other filled my screen. I was warned to not turn my computer off and call this 800 # running along bottom of screen. It seemed strange but I was locked down, not sure what to do. I deceided to call the number. When I reached someone from support, it was obviously a third world contact and I hung up. Turned computer off anyway. Turned it on and still frozen. Did this several times over next few days. Finally it was unfrozen and all good. I thank scam stoppers for my suspicions nature as this wasnt the first time I avoided a scammer due to reading about scams.

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- Lafayette, LA, USA
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I used my laptop to look up some information and several windows popped up telling me that I had been hacked and my computer was locked. I needed to call the number above to have it unlocked. When I called the caller asked how many phones I had and computers along with Smart TVs. He said that my wife was hacked and he could help. He also asked if I used my computers for work or home. He asked if I used it for bank purposes. I told him no and he kept asking are you sure you don’t use it for bank purposes. I told him absolutely not. My daughter-in-law came and heard me in the phone and looked up the number. She told me it was a scam and that he was trying to access my bank accounts. I quickly hung up and blocked his number. Thank goodness for my daughter-in-law!

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- Chesnee, SC, USA
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My computer froze up and a warning popped up saying that my computer had been compromised and was locked. I tried to delete the warning but was unable to do so. I then called the warning number and was told that they could fix it not knowing that they had installed a virus and froze my computer. They took control of my computer and showed me where i was supposedly compromised. I was told to hold my check up to the camera so that they could take a picture of it and then later told to mail it. After several days they kept calling and calling saying that they had not received the check, I contacted my bank and the check had cleared days before they had called saying that I needed to send them another check. i started researching the internet and found out that this was all a scam. I first spoke with Erica at ext.1082. She transferred me to Paul Kingston, employee number 300021.

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- New York, NY, USA
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Telegram ID: 97145

Bitcoin address: bc1qs72r5njtwygzge80lv40grehx4aquvctdpw2y8

? Recovery and hacker tracking when social media is hacked by someone

? scammer tracking service

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- Loganville, GA, USA
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I was looking on my insurance website when all of a sudden these messages popped up about malware and to call the number listed to protect your computer or lose your information. I called the number and a lady answered with a strong European accent saying that she could solve the problem. She asked if she could access my screen with her curser and run a scan to see what happened. She reported that 6 hackers had accessed my IP address and many more were in line. I had a McAfee security that popped up but she dismissed it saying it didn't cover Microsoft 10. I had just renewed my subscription and they said nothing about that. After finishing her diagnostics, she said that I needed to install a firewall and showed me a diagram on how it worked. For $799.00 to install on my own or $899.00 to install with assistance, this problem would be solved for life including future new devices. I told her that I couldn't afford that. She asked what I could afford. I said $300 including the assistance to install. She said she could offer $599. so we agreed. I was unable to access my desktop until I paid the bill. I was transferred to William (another European accent) and he took my credit card information. At first I was going to put it on my DISCOVER card but he couldn't accept it so I gave him a M/C which he gladly accepted. It required a verified code and he made sure that I gave it to him. He said that the payment will show up as "Blue Tech Solutions". Then he also said that they may follow up with making sure that I authorized this purchase. They did. After the transaction was completed, the tech took over making all kinds of changes to my computer, including removing McAfee and another protection program CCleaner. After the tech was done, I got a call from Kristine, again, to say that the tech was finished and that I could use my computer now. She disconnected her curser from my computer and I was able to use my computer again. It worked fine. When she called me, the phone showed "SPAM RISK". I should have known better.

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- Troy, IL, USA
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Email claiming the\at my iCloud storage payment method had expired and they were unable to renew my iCloud storage without correct account information. I do have an iCloud storage account so I fell for the scam. Had to dispute charges with my bank and cancel my debit card.

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- Yulee, FL, USA
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I clicked on a recipe on my PC and when I did a loud message saying my PC was locked and telling me not to shut off my PC and to call a number. I asked who they were and they said employees of Microsoft. They the asked access to my PC and I foolishly gave it to them. After showing me things proving their point, they tried to sell me IP address security. I kept asking questions and how a hacker got thru my VPN, Windows defender and McAfee. Then they showed me 3 programs from $737 to $1200. They asked me to send a check, then to fill I out immediately take a photo of it and send it express mail tomorrow. They said hey would need 40-60 minutes to fix it and to not touch PC, iPad or iPhone. A this point I used my iPad as I have always read they couldn’t be hacked. I went to ScamPulse.com and looked up Devine Mart and read many descriptions all describing same thing. They also sent themselves a email from me saying I would pay them $737. Good luck with that. They had working on PC five minutes. I “x’d” out of everything they were doing. They immediately called my cell and I told them off. I have run system restore to 3 days prior to today, cleaned registry, ran virus scan and check all programs installed today Will be asking PC to repair center to make sure. These guys are a total scam. There is a special place in hell for people who do this. I can’t take criminal action against them as no money changed hands or ever will I hope someone does and I agree to testify

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- Pueblo, CO, USA
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Scam Report submitted on behalf of victim by ScamPulse.com Employee: Victim was contacted via pop-up that there was virus that was attacking safari browser on ipad. Victim was told to call apple support at a phone number impersonating to be the actual company. While on the phone, the impersonator had the victim install two apps AnyDesk and DeskTop. The scammer would then gain access to the ipad and proceeded to ask questions about banking info. The victim disconnected the call before any more information was given.

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Tried to scam my mother. Computer froze with pop up advising to call Microsoft tech support. They grant remote access and suddenly they want 199 USD. Please take the time to read other reviews on this company.

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DEAR CONSUMER,

Thank you for your order.

Below you will find your reference number. To ensure the most prompt and efficient service, Please always refer to your reference number when contacting us.

Your Invoice Number: MNDFRTY58524680

Payment information

Your Account has been successfully authorized. Please note that the charge on your account will appear as "GEEK SUBSCRIPTION."

Your products

GEEK SUBSCRIPTION.

The chosen payment plan will activate once the transaction has been confirmed.

YOU ARE SUBSCRIBED TO A MULTIPLE PAYMENT PRODUCT.

The next payment of $248.23 is due on 06-02-2023

Support options

Also payment and order related questions can be raised to their support team via +1 -(888) –(407)-(0945)

Sincerely,

GEEK BILLING TEAM

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searched on the internet for Hewlett Package (HP) technical support contact telephone number for help with printer and apparently got a fake support line and was scammed. They intercepted the call and acted as HP support including going through a series of questions to get me to the correct department. With my permission gained access to my computer and faked software problems and pretended to fix issues and sold me a product I did not need and is worthless. Still not sure what else they stole over and above the $569.99 for "internet security".

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I was checking to see when my security renews and micro pc called me. I thought they were with the company and they said they were. They offered me 3 years at a lower price and I just talked to my security company and these people are not with them and the product the downloaded was only 49.00 and left off a good deal of coverage. It was for one year. I told them they only reason I was talking to them was because they said they were with my company and they said their were. So I got scammed. I've been sick to my stomach since.

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I turned on my computer and was met with a screaming voice that my computer had been hacked and I needed to call 1-855-625-6728 to stop the hack. I called the number and was told my computer had no security and that I had been hacked but they could fix it. I allowed them to do this and mailed them a check for $2516.91. When I realized later that day that I had been scammed I stopped payment on the check and had my computer scrubbed and got new bank accounts. They keep calling me from 254-294-5546 leaving a voice mail that I need to call and authorize the check I have not taken their calls

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- Dayton, OH, USA
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Received an email McAfee stating I renewed their services for $299.99. When I did not. The want to me call 833-425-1646. I fell for this scam earlier in which it ruined my whole computer system and cost money to fix. This is a scam.

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- Cape Coral, FL, USA
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I called the number for YouTube tech service and they told me that my account was hacked and they needed me to set up dummy accounts to verify my account. They used Zelle, told me to open Venmo Credit Card and wanted me to send Money through cash.

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- Pinellas Park, FL, USA
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continually sending alarming ads telling me my phone has been hacked account warning your account could be compromised i get hundreds of msgs from them a day they come continuously i scanned my phone and there is no problem i want to block the msg but can't for some reason

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Told me if I did not clear my junk text to their link, they are going to shut down my phone. So I laughed and told them I was laughing and have been texting the number back all day long. Did not click on link, not sure what it was really all about, except giving me someone to bug all day.

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I was getting macfee installed on my computer when I received conformation for $399.99 payment. Macfee is legit for $59.00. I immediately called and wanted to cancel the $399.99 one. They had me fill out a form on the computer when I entered the amount of $400.00 it was changed to $4000. He said it would be ok just go to dollar general and get 4 100$ gift cards get back on the computer and give him the numbers on the card. I could see the $4000 in my bank account. I went to dollar general not feeling right about this but when he said to call him when I got to the states packing lot he told me two things if the ask about my reason for the cards say gifts and if the ask if someone is on the phone telling you to do this say no. I came home ! Still haven’t received my money He said it would take 24 to 48 hrs Ha!

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