scammers at work:
- phuketrichard
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scammers at work:
got this email this morning:
dear xxxxxxxx,
so duck duck go:
and
wonder how many fall for this? pretty good to grab my email from somewhere
dear xxxxxxxx,
Yikes, well i know i ever signed up so;We have received the renewal request of GeekSquad Assistance as you have set up auto-renew option.
You do not need to take any action, we just wanted to let you know.
Item Name : Complete PC Solution
Device : Windows & Mac
Member ld : #97g4,lirVCbNOf49j
total amount : $333.33
Service status : Activated
customer email; xxxxxx
Your current plan renewal is done for 2 years on 19 Sep, 2023. The amount will take 24 to 48 hours to appear in your bank statements.
If you wish to change or cancel plan, ring us
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so duck duck go:
and
https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alert ... newal-scamScammers 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.
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.
If you call the number — which you should not do — 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.
wonder how many fall for this? pretty good to grab my email from somewhere
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: scammers at work:
I guess the Nigerian prince wanting to send money (out of kindness) got old. Off to a new shiny scam. Now I mostly use alias email addresses so I can cut these critters off at the path.
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Re: scammers at work:
The 'best' ones have to be the Amazon SMS scams. They tell you your package is being held or that your order will be canceled if you don't update your payment method. I'm sure 1 out of 5 people they send it have made an Amazon purchase within the past 24 hours.
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Re: scammers at work:
I use for years the basic microsoft antivirus and spyware programme, for free.
And if something is in my spambox, i even dont try to open it !!
Been scammed once about 8 years ago clicking on a link from my mobile-phone-provider saying i didnt pay last invoice what was pretty high, but not impossible in my bussiness: all my photos where encrypted and i never get them back !! ?? Neverever clicked on a unknown link since then !! Strangely all my excel-files including all my accountancy wasnt touched, that would have been a disaster !!
And if something is in my spambox, i even dont try to open it !!
Been scammed once about 8 years ago clicking on a link from my mobile-phone-provider saying i didnt pay last invoice what was pretty high, but not impossible in my bussiness: all my photos where encrypted and i never get them back !! ?? Neverever clicked on a unknown link since then !! Strangely all my excel-files including all my accountancy wasnt touched, that would have been a disaster !!
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Re: scammers at work:
scammers at work:
Gosh, as soon as I read that I thought, which government, which politician, which bank, which real estate salesman, are you going to be talking about.
Gosh, as soon as I read that I thought, which government, which politician, which bank, which real estate salesman, are you going to be talking about.
- phuketrichard
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Re: scammers at work:
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: scammers at work:
"If you don't authorised this charges"
The fake Geek Squad should hire a proofreader.
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