HOW TO NOT GET SCAMMED (Phishing Email Attachment from “Geek Squad”)
How do you not get scammed? You have to have your antenna up at all times. For example: This is a typical Phishing attempt, an email you get which has an attachment. This is one I actually got which I am showing so if you see something like this, you are aware of it and DO NOT FALL FOR IT! The method they are using is simple. They want to scare you into thinking you are being charged for something which you did not buy. The goal is to get you to call them so they can “fix” the charge. THIS IS A SCAM.
The sender has gotten your email address somehow. They are phishing (fishing) for information from you. Such as your credit card number so they can “credit” the mistake. If you give them that, you can say goodbye to your $$$$.
Unfortunately one does have to be on guard all the time. Don’t even click on an email with an attachment unless you know the sender (or sometimes they may impersonate someone you know so the name looks familiar)
Here’s a copy of what I just got in an email…..they hope you will freak out and say “What is this Geek Squad charge for $348? I better call and have them fix this right away”
REMEMBER THE GOAL IS TO MAKE YOU CALL THEM! Mark the email as Spam (or Junk) and block the sender. I had a client fall for this type of scam because she saw Paypal’s logo in the email and thought it was really from Paypal. I told her anybody can Cut and Paste the Paypal logo)
UPDATE !! PayPal
RECEIPT ID : 43BY53Y5NY6U7
Date: 04/17/2024
Customer Services :- +1(831) 675-6702
[ Hello User ]
This purchase will appear as a pending transaction until PayPal processes your order.
To get the full transaction details, log in to your PayPal account.
Please remember, This transaction may take up to 12 hours to appear in your account statement.
Thank you for choosing PayPal.
You authorized a payment of $348.50 to GEEK SQUAD protection service.
ITEM DESCRIPTION : GEEK SQUAD DELUXE
QUANTITY : 01
Sub-Total : $325.29
Tax : $23.21
TOTAL : $348.50
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