Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof Reports & Reviews

Geek Squad Imposter/Spoof Reports & Reviews (345)

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
©GEEK~SQUAD . All Rights Reserved
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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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Victim Location 38834
Type of a scam Tech Support

I received an email from “Geek Squad” telling me that my windows firewall subscription had been renewed for $349.59 and with confirmation number given. There was a number listed 18059954237 to cancel subscription. When I called it and told the man named “James Morgan” told me to call back after I leave work and have access to my home computer to receive my refund. Then he asked what kind of browser I used. Luckily I did not give him any credit card information and when I looked at my bank account, no such charge had been taken out.

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Victim Location 84014
Type of a scam Tech Support

I received this email scam on my email where I work.

The transaction code is #587273.

I am sending a copy of the image of the email

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Victim Location 85205
Type of a scam Tech Support

they sent an invoice for renewal of internet and protection software for $399.99 to last 3 years. when i called the phone number they said it was oem software that was still running on my wife's computer. I called them on it and told them I would report them to the authorities and they hung up.

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Phising

Received this email an called the number to deny the charge. Man was very aggressive says that I absolutely authorized the purchase. He then said he could credit my card but I had to exit out of outlook and load google chrome. He then asked me to enter 9115.us and at this point I asked why he couldn't just email me the cancellation letter and he said this was just their policy. Knew that there was no way that could be accurate. Didn't click enter. Hung up on him. During my conversation he was very confrontational, which besides the gmail account the email came from and his ridiculous claims, I should have caught on. But it was early in the morning before my brain started to function and I panicked when I saw the email and the amount.

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Victim Location 58401
Type of a scam Tech Support

I received a text today, 03-03-22, Reads as follows:" Your subscription from Geek Squad has been renewed amount 199.99 debited invoice no.GCK7055. Invoice date 03 March 2022. Gesquad support +18067172124." I've never had geek squad so I called the 806 number to find out what it was. The individual that answered could barely be understood becuz of accent. I gave him the invoice number at which point he looked it up. Could not even remotely understand him. I briefly said I've never had that service. At which point I understood the word Cancel. I said yes cancel. He then stated I needed to fill out a cancellation form. I laughed at him and hung up and am contacting you immediately after. Obviously they were looking for information of mine so i wanted to report to ScamPulse.com ASAP. The number the text came from was 8722381910. The other number,18067172124 was the contact number ;Please contact me anytime with any questions. Thanks

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Victim Location 97303
Type of a scam Fake Invoice/Supplier Bill

Email I received was notice that my order for Two Year Premium Subscription Geek Squad, costing $736.93, was received. Furthermore, it said payment for this order was received and authorized by Clara Staples, account team colleague/Sr. Business Analyst. I did not order this product. I did not call back phone number 855-917-0484.

Hopefully, the ScamPulse.com can track this down.

Thank you, **** ******

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Victim Location 83854
Type of a scam Phishing

I do not know more. The title of the email said refund status but when I opened it says it’s about the renewal of my subscription and my account as been charged. It doesn’t indicate any actual real info and I googled it and it is indeed a scam.

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Victim Location 28451
Total money lost $650
Type of a scam Other

A company with the Geek Squad, Inc. logo sent an email to thank me for my renewal of "Total Tech Protection" fee with instillation charge. I called the real Geek Squad to inquire about this. I was advised to contact the ScamPulse.com and to [email protected]

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Victim Location 75077
Type of a scam Phishing

I have never done any business of any type with the Geek Squad, but I received the following text message:

"Your subscription from Geek squad has been renewed amount $199.99 debited invoice nGCK9541. Invoice date 23 February 2022. Geek squad support +18044760585"

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Victim Location 07305
Type of a scam Phishing

Received e-mail stating that confirms that I have subscription for warrantee of that Personal PC and that it will be renew for one year in the amount of $337.25, and that the subscription will auto-renew every year unless I turn it off, no later than 48 hours of before the end of Subscription, and it will be billed on my credit card, unless I call to cancel then they provide a phone number.That's when they try to get you, when you call.

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