Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof 2025 Reports & Reviews

Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof Reports & Reviews (355)

Victim Location 85379
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I received an email by a Geek Squad noting that I will be charged for $677.27 for a purchase. I called the number 650.260.1510 that was on the email. Kept ringing the first time, dropped call the second, someone answered hello the third time. I immediately said they will be reported as fraud and I heard someone say no wait stop. I called my bank as well to make sure nothing was pending or taken out and they mentioned a lot of calls they are receiving is from this Fraudulent Geek Squad.

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Victim Location 83607
Type of a scam Tech Support

Geek Squad Renewal Update.

Help Desk +1(888) 909-4125

[email protected]

Thank you for being with us so long, your account has been renewed with $430.89 for the service once again.

We promise you to give the service in the same way as we have been giving you for so long in your account,

thank you once again. Hope you enjoy the service.

Invoice:

Order No: HGTs-HGt1-NQr41685

Product: Geek Squad Protection plan

Device: Windows Computer (2 Users)

Quanti: 1

Tenure: 2 Years

Payment Mode: Auto Debit

RenewalAmount - $430.89

for future assistance or to cancel the Subscription feel free to call Us at +1(888) 909-4125

Regars

Geek Squad Support

+1(888) 909-4125

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Victim Location 94019
Type of a scam Other

I received the email below, billing me for $317.50 to renew my membership for 3 years of Geek Squad. Too much$$.

I called the listed number and asked to quit and issue me a credit. Then, the fun began...

Eric Evanas [alias?] couldn't refund my credit card, he wanted to deposit it directly to the bank. And he had to do it in 2 transactions so I wouldn't have to pay the tax. Using TeamView, they got me to my bank account and asked me to enter $300.00 for the 1st transaction. When I entered, the decimal point went away, making an erroneous deposit of $30,000 and the guy claimed that if I didn't pay it back, they'd freeze up my computer and steal all the data, including every photograph and financial statement in there.

The deal was for me to return $30,000 minus 317.50 or $29,682.50. The boss, who claimed to be George Anderson [obviously bogus], wanted me to make two transactions, wire $14899.00 to Thailand. I refused to do that. Then the scammer said he'd give me my data back for $5000. I totally refused.

All this back and forth was on text messaging, so I still have the conversation.

I called BofA and froze my account. I called the local police who took pictures of my computer and my cell phone. And I bought a NORD Pass utility to generate and store all passwords going forward.

Even though I think they were scammers, Evanas gave me a bunch of data I will share with you.

Their Phone: 515-686-6876

Balance: 21,768

Customer ID: 176298LYOF479807

Balance $317.50

Cancel ID: PU1976350NL4310

Employee ID: GKSD980326 ericevanas

Ex#? GKSD432

The bill that started all this...

Ref. ID 854716-UTX331548

Product S/N: 471520-0152648

Phone: 818-921-4744

That's all the baloney I've got. The experience was very unsettling and the new passwords, an ongoing pain. BTW, I deleted TeamView from my hard drive and I'll go public to warn people against the dangers of giving people access to their data.

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Victim Location 94517
Type of a scam Tech Support

[email protected]

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Scammer's phone 866-387-0026
Scammer's email [email protected]
Country United States
Type of a scam Bank/Credit Card Company Imposter Scam
Initial means of contact Email

Geek Squad, G-Squad

Sick of this scam. Now just calling themselves G-Squad. Today received the email I had been charged.

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Victim Location 98407
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I received the following email message:

Dear User!

Thanks for being our existing valued customer!

This is to notify you that previous subscription with Geek Squad is ending today.

So as per your authorization, we have once again renewed the annual subscription plan.

The sum amount of $ 415.86 is processed successfully, it will be shown on your statement in sometime.

Have Questions? Contact # +1 855 -442 -5144

Order/Receipt no - 95737JS88514

Item/Product: Network Shield Advanced Protection

Service Term: One Year Service Plan

Pay Method: Auto Debit Credits

Before Tax: $ 379.88

Service Tax: $ 35.98

Total Cost: $ 415.86

Your current membership plan is extended with us for a period of one year, it will be valid till April 20, 2023

If you find any error in the receipt, please connect with our team immediately # +1 855 -442 -5144

- Regards -

Online Service Handling Dept.

I have no idea what is being referred to here. So far, not money has been deducted from my checking account or my credit card.

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Victim Location 29150
Type of a scam Phishing

Received email that $299.99 would be taken out of account on file on certain date for a Geek Squad Subscription that has expired. It was addressed to my sixteen year old son using my email. I have never had any subscription with Geek Squad and have not bought anything from them nor Best Buy in years and neither has my son. Did research and the physical address is Best Buy headquarters but the phone number is attached to phishing scam. Deleted email.

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Victim Location 28278
Type of a scam Tech Support

I received an email that looked legitimate with the Geek Squad logo , an invoice number , customer ID number and a Best Buy customer care contact number ( 850-203-4579). The email stated my one year subscription will be renewed in the sum of $389.99 to my debit card in the next 24 hours and if this is unauthorized or I wanted to cancel to contact them. I contacted my local Best buy and spoke with an agent who confirmed this email was not generated by them and it is a scam. I called the number and someone with a very heavy Indian accent answered, when I inquired about what type of establishment this was and to cancel any subscription as I did not authorize anything, he questioned what device I was using which lead me to believe they are trying to target devices for possible information or send malware. No information was given to this person except this will be reported.

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Victim Location 75287
Type of a scam Phishing

Geek Squad sends an invoice that you must click on to see. They refuse to discuss unless you open their email. Second time they have sent me an invoice for a “subscription “ service I didn’t sign up for.

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Victim Location 10801
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

Fwd: Hello Customer Your System Notification Alert Date Thursday, April 21, 2022-----Original Message-----

From: Jessi Konikowski

To:

Sent: Thu, Apr 21, 2022 12:23 pm

Subject: Hello Customer Your System Notification Alert Date Thursday, April 21, 2022

Your Personal Home Membership Renewal

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2022

Customer Support: +1810 669 9063

Transaction ID: 6188384

Order ID: reEi-V6rgSK-oJneb

Dear Customer,

Geek Squad PC Support will expire today. The membership will be Auto renewed. Hope you are happy with the services.

This email confirms that you've renewed your 5 year membership with Geek Squad PC Support For $683.99 On April 21 2022.

This membership will auto renew every 5 year unless you turn it off, no later than 12 hours of before the end of membership period.

To cancel the membership you can reach us at +1810 669 9063

Item Description

Account Type:- Geek Squad PC Support

Tenure:- 5 Year

Payment Mode:- Auto Debit

Renewal Amount:- $683.99

Customer Details

Customer Email:-

Customer ID: JOU6998GT71022QG

Please do not reply to this email. This email is system generated. The mailbox is not monitored and you will not receive a response. To contact, call on +1810 669 9063.

Accounts Head:Jessi Konikowski

Address:Def12 United States

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Victim Location 55319
Type of a scam Tech Support

An email invoice for $450 was sent to me for a 5 year subscription for something I never signed up for from GK Update Geek Squad. They had my email, first name, street address, and part of my debit card number listed on the invoice. Their phone number was listed. I called them three times to resolve the issue and each time the same person hung up on me. They claimed I had signed up for a home tech virus protection last year and this was an auto renewal for 5 year protection. Their claim is not true. It’s a scam. I checked my bank account but their $450 charge hadn’t been made at the time I received their invoice. I talked to a banker and he said I should continue to monitor my account and make a claim if a false charge is made.

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Victim Location 41018
Type of a scam Tech Support

We received an email stating that our Geeks Squad Secure 360 Premium annual (3 Devices) Protection Pland is now renewed. With a Service contract number of GKS-15-2917816. Plan renewal date: April 15, 2022, for $349.99. We do not have a plan with this company and have never had a plan with a company based out of San Diego, CA.

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Victim Location 85013
Type of a scam Tech Support

Got an email from what seemed like the Geek Squad but with a named email address that claimed I was going to be charged 389.99 for a subscription renewal and called the number to find out what was going on because I have never signed up for said recurring payment and someone possibly from India answered the phone talking very fast and trying to get me to sign an electronic application to get a "refund" but I know it's just to get more info from you so don't do it!

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Victim Location 55110
Type of a scam Online Purchase

I received an e-mail stating my computer security services were due and I had been charged $349.99 from the Geeks Squad for the annual subscription for Secure 360 Premium and if I had questions about this to call the support line at 1-805-725-5623. I blocked this and have gotten 2-3 similar e-mails in a year and each stating the same thing but from different e-mail addresses. I do know from past experience that if this number is called and you refuse to pay the money, the caller becomes increasingly angry and verbally threatening.

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Victim Location 53150
Type of a scam Credit Cards

Just received this text from “Geek Squad” saying they charged to renew my subscription. I do not have a subscription and did not call the number. I googled it and it said it was a New York phone number.

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Victim Location 92618
Type of a scam Tech Support
Initial means of contact Not applicable

Dear Customer:
Thank you for choosing GEEK~SQUAD. your annual subscription is expired and Auto Renewed as per your plan.
We would thank you for the completation of 12-months maintenance plan.
We auto-renewed your plan and Charged 339.99 USD against your account. customer service +1~802~214~2006
Invoice No. : 113-4811725
GEEK~SQUAD Desktop Services - PC Protection 360 [3 years Subscription]
Total Amount: 339.99 USD
Invoice Date: 04/12/2022
To upgrade or cancel your subscription, please contact our customer service desk given below. (Working Monday-Saturday, 8AM – 8PM EST)
+1~802~214~2006
Sincerely,
GEEK~SQUAD
IMPORTANT: Please do not reply to this message or mail address. For any issues, please reach our Customer Contact Centre +1~802~214~2006
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Victim Location 33463
Type of a scam Tech Support

Said they are going to bill my checking for $249.00 another e mail they were going to bill my card for a lesser amount of $199.00

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Victim Location 55063
Type of a scam Tech Support

[email protected]

Dear User

We hope you are happy with the service,Thank you for chossing us,

your plan has renewed. Geek SQUAD

Register Email [email protected]

Transaction No LK-456-54JL-TK52

Home Subscription (1 Yrs.) Geek SQUAD Support

Total Amount Paid $ 499.99

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Victim Location 45230
Type of a scam Phishing

Received text from “geek squad” stating they were charging me for renewing a subscription

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Victim Location 80908
Type of a scam Phishing

We received two separate "invoices" from Geek Squad for Internet Security Plus, 3 year license auto renewed. Each invoice was for $286.43 and came via [email protected]

The invoices were sent thru a legitimate company (QuickBooks) and the business allegedly sending the invoices is legitimate. They even used the Geek Squad emblem.

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