Facebook Marketplace is a classified-ad section of the social network that connects buyers and sellers, allowing anyone to post or browse items for sale. Facebook Marketplace is available on the main Facebook website, as well as through the official Facebook app. Due to the large number of people who use Facebook globally, it can be an effective method for selling products or … [Read more...] about Facebook Marketplace Scammers Out of Hand
Norton Security Renewal Scam
Another Call Center Scam where they will attempt to con people out of their hard earned money by pretending to "Over Refund" to the customer's bank account and then demand payment via other means that can't be traced or recovered. Details of this "Norton Renewal" email scam: Text of this "Norton Renewal" Scam: We are glad to serve you as our registered … [Read more...] about Norton Security Renewal Scam
TD Bank, Yet Another Nigerian Prince Scam
There are never any shortages when it comes to variations of the Classic Nigerian Prince Scam. This one attempt to fool people into trying to get a portion of a deceased French citizen, Mr. Paul Louis Halley who died in a plane crash (worded air crash) in 2003. The scam email even goes so far as to include a link to a Wiki like page with details about Mr Lewis. This … [Read more...] about TD Bank, Yet Another Nigerian Prince Scam
Facebook Marketplace Identity Theft Scam
So this one is really simple, why would anyone need you to call them when they are communicating with you via Facebook Messenger? The same goes for Craigslist, if they are texting you, why do they need you to email them? This Facebook Marketplace Identity Theft Scam has been dubbed the Google Voice scam by the FTC. Here is how it works; scammers target people posting … [Read more...] about Facebook Marketplace Identity Theft Scam
PayPal unauthorized transaction notice
Similar to the Geek Squad scams this email is intended to get you on the line with an Indian call center where a scammer can fool victims into handing over their money. Details of this "PayPal Unauthorized Transaction" email scam: Email Subject: Thank you for your order!Email Sender: Jinta Jiketwy <jintajiketwye5131@gmail.com>Sent To: multiple, seemingly random, … [Read more...] about PayPal unauthorized transaction notice
Geek Squad Invoice Scam Redux
Geek Squad Invoice Scams appear to be the Go To for Indian Call Center Scams these days. Here is yet another variant of the email scam designed to get you to call and cancel your non-existent Geek Squad payment. This scam consists of a .jpg "Invoice" attached to an email with no content in the message aside from "Hello User". The text of the invoice makes it clear that it … [Read more...] about Geek Squad Invoice Scam Redux
Funds Deposited Email Scam
This scam consists of a subject line and text in the body of the email but doesn't contain any attached invoices. The goal of this scam is to steal money from unsuspecting victims. The phone number will connect with a call center where a "Customer Service Rep" will pretend to be a Geek Squad employee and use verbal quick change tactics to steal from the victim. Details of … [Read more...] about Funds Deposited Email Scam
Another Geek Squad Email Scam
This scam consists of a subject line and text in the body of the email but doesn't contain any attached invoices. The goal of this scam is to steal money from unsuspecting victims. The phone number will connect with a call center where a "Customer Service Rep" will pretend to be a Geek Squad employee and use verbal quick change tactics to steal from the victim. Details of … [Read more...] about Another Geek Squad Email Scam
United Nations IMF Email Scam
United Nations IMF scam promises to pay victims of scams $5,000 a day but they need to verify your Identity. This scam makes you wonder how many Nigerian Princes are there? Details of this "United Nations IMF" phishing email scam: Email Subject: Urgent ReplyEmail Sender: John Richard wm891067@gmail.comSent To: undisclosed-recipientsReceived From: from … [Read more...] about United Nations IMF Email Scam
Alternate Fuddi Drive, PayPal, Geek Squad Scam
This scam is a variant of the Fuddi Drive, PayPal, Geek Squad Scam and consists of a subject line, the same PDF attachment as the other Fuddi Drive, PayPal, Geek Squad Scam and an alternate message in the body. The goal of this scam is to steal money from unsuspecting victims. The phone number will connect with a call center where a “Customer Service Rep” will pretend to be … [Read more...] about Alternate Fuddi Drive, PayPal, Geek Squad Scam