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Tax 1333 Scam Calls About Past Due Tax Debt

I just got a scam call about Tax 1333. Is anyone else getting the same call. The call claims all past due tax debt older than one year has been placed in a a non collectible status, which means I will not have to pay back any past due taxes before I file or make arrangements to pay any tax debt. I was then instructed to call a fake IRS customer ser ...

Geek Squad Subscription Scam Email

This is another Geek Squad Subscription scam email for 2025. Every year scammers send out fake Geek Squad Auto-Renewed Subscription emails, which they use to trick potential victims into contacting them at the fake customer or technical support telephone number 1-888-63-0241. If contacted, the scammers will steal their victims' account credenti ...

Microsoft Unusual Sign in Activity Scam Email Message

The Microsoft Unusual Sign in Activity scam email below, which appears to have been sent from "no-reply@microsoft.com" but has an actual reply email address of unusual.activity@recognized-sec.com, is being sent by scammers or cybercriminals. ...

Is Btygo a Scam or Legit Online Store? Review of btygo.com

Btygo located at btygo.com is a fake online store claiming to sell jackets, tops, sweaters, dresses, leggings, pants, shoes, boots, bras, bags and other apparel. Therefore, online shoppers run the risk of receiving counterfeit goods or nothing at all from the same store. Online users who have shopped at the fake store are asked to contact their ban ...

Brushing Scam in a Red Package

I got a package from Amazon that I did not order. It was in a red box with a business card that had a QR CODE. I looked at my order history and I didn't see it and I knew I didn't buy it. I called Amazon and they said this is a SCAM and when you scan the QR code the scammers get access to everything in your phone. ...

Moonton Account Scam Email Account Setting Modification

I got a Moonton email from donotreply@register-sc.moonton.com claiming someone tried to change my account settings and sent a verification code. The thing is, I do not have an account with any Moonton game. Is this some type of phishing Moonton scam or what? ...

McAfee Scam Invoice Renewal Charge and Cancellation

Scammers are sending the Mcafee scam invoice below to potential victims. The scammers' aim is to frighten and trick their potential victims into calling the fake Mcafee customer or technical support telephone number in the email. Therefore, recipients of the fake McAfee are asked to delete it and should not call the fake McAfee technical suppor ...

Apple Pay Text Scam Support Number

I just received a text that identified as Apple Pay verifying a charge to my Apply Pay credit card and asking me to call if I didn’t make the purchase. They told me there were multiple changes that looked suspicious and wanted me to download an app from the App Store. I hung up and called Apple CS via a number found on the Internet. ...

Apple Approval Notice Scam Support Number

The "Apple Approval Notice" text message below, which claims an Apple Pay Pre Authorization was made on the recipient's iCloud account, is a scam. The fake message is a trick scammers use to frighten potential victims into contacting them at a fake Apple support telephone number. ...

Is 877-848-0075 a Scam Telephone Number?

I want to know if 8778480075 is being used by scammers? I want to know if it is another 877 area code scam number. I know scammers sometimes use 877 area code numbers to perform scam activities, so I always research 877 area code telephone numbers whenever I get a call or text message. If you have any information about 877-848-0075, please share in ...

8664466319 PayPal Scam and Fraudulent Email

Scammers are using the telephone number 866-446-6319 to trick potential victims into contacting them. The scammers send out fake PayPal emails to potential victims claiming there is a fraudulent charge on their accounts and ask them to call the fake customer service telephone number for help. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be PayPal cus ...

PayPal Docusign Scam Email Doc

The fake Docusign email, which claims PayPal customer service sent the recipients a document to review and sign, is a scam. The Docusign email scam is being sent by scammers attempting to trick potential victims into clicking the link in it. The link goes to a fake and phishing PayPal website that steals account credentials, personal, or financial ...

Is Clarifion a Scam? Review of the Air Purifier

I placed an order for Clarifion Air Purifier at www.clarifion.com on April 14, 2020, and have gotten nothing until now. No response when I call, only voice recording stating I will get a callback. Have yet to hear from anyone. I've sent 8 separate emails and get the same response of "it has been shipped and allow 22 business days" to ...

Is tradergifted.com a Scam Trader Joes Voucher, Gift Card, Coupon, and Discount Offerings

The website tradergifted.com is a fake Trader Joe's website that claims to offer coupons, discounts, or gift cards online. Trader Joe’s claims they only communicate with customers via their website at www.traderjoes.com, and they will never ask customers to provide any personal or financial details in their communications. ...

Samsung Mobile Promo Draw Lottery Scam

There is no "Samsung Mobile Promo Draw" lottery. Therefore, the email message below, which claims that the recipients are lucky winners of the Samsung Mobile Promo Draw, is a scam that is being sent by lottery scammers to their potential victims. Therefore, recipients of the fake email message should not respond to it or follow the instru ...

Is The $750 Shein Gift Card a Scam? Flash Rewards System

It seems that the Flash Rewards system is a scam. They have promotional deals that you complete in order to get a gift card. The scam is, they say you must complete X number of deals in a specified timeframe (ie 20 days). It's fast to complete deals, but they don't credit you right away. It may take a week or more to get credited. And, you ...

Officer Schultz Scam Call - Press One for Concerned Department

Scammers are calling potential victims claiming to be Officer Sarah Schultz from a so-called legal department. The scammers claim their potential victims need to discuss their case and take action. Potential victims are then asked to press one in order to connect to a federal agent. ...

Is ryml.me a Scam? Received Parcel SMS Text Message

I received the text below, which appears to have been sent from Royal Mail. The link in the text goes to the website ryml.me, which is owned by Royal Mail. But, I want to be sure that the text is not a scam. The text message came from telephone number 769256245. ...

Sunpass Text Scam Lane Tolls Fines and Payments

Fraudulent Sunpass text messages are circulating on mobile devices like the one below. These scam texts falsely claim to be from Sunpass toll authorities and request your personal information to pay overdue toll violations. Do NOT provide any personal or financial information via these messages. ...

202 Area Code Scams and Calls

I have been getting a lot of 202 scam calls over the past few days. It seems scammers are using special technology to spoof the actual phone number of a government agency or call from ZIP code (202 for Washington, D.C., for example). This can trick some people into thinking the caller is from a valid source. ...

Geek Squad Subscription Scam Email

This is another Geek Squad Subscription scam email for 2025. Every year scammers send out fake Geek Squad Auto-Renewed Subscription emails, which they use to trick potential victims into contacting them at the fake customer or technical support telephone number 1-888-63-0241. If contacted, the scammers will steal their victims' account credenti ...

Tax 1333 Scam Calls About Past Due Tax Debt

I just got a scam call about Tax 1333. Is anyone else getting the same call. The call claims all past due tax debt older than one year has been placed in a a non collectible status, which means I will not have to pay back any past due taxes before I file or make arrangements to pay any tax debt. I was then instructed to call a fake IRS customer ser ...

Geek Squad Phone Number Scam

Fraudsters regularly abuse legitimate financial services like PayPal to send fake invoices to trick you into paying or providing credit card information. Common themes include Geek Squad and antivirus subscriptions like Norton. Below is a Geek Squad scam that attempts to trick potential victims into calling scammers. Remember, always independently ...

Social Security Scam Email Message

I just alerting everyone about the social security scam email I just received this morning. Do not click on any links or go to the site it recommends to view your statement. You probably are getting tired of hearing it, but scammers really are everywhere. Around this time of year, a big scam that pops up is the Social Security scam. This is usually ...

Economic Impact Payment Scam Text Messages

Please beware of "IRS $1,400 Economic Payment" scam texts. I got the $1,400 fraudulent rebate text message below. This clever scam aims to trick victims into handing over sensitive personal and financial information under the pretense of receiving Economic Impact Payment stimulus aid. ...

Brushing Scam in a Red Package

I got a package from Amazon that I did not order. It was in a red box with a business card that had a QR CODE. I looked at my order history and I didn't see it and I knew I didn't buy it. I called Amazon and they said this is a SCAM and when you scan the QR code the scammers get access to everything in your phone. ...