Got an email about something you didn’t pay for? Chances are, its a scam

OK folks, maybe we’ve covered this before, but its the first thing that caught my attention today on komando.com’s newsletter articles for today.

It talks about email that may be sent that will allow you, the consumer to call a phone number back if the email states that you’ve made a purchase.

I’ve personally seen these and have demonstrated I have by posting a few of these.

If you don’t remember, here’s one I picked at random, saved in a folder I share with someone. Don’t call the number.

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Your Transaction code#407281*
Subject:
Your Transaction code#407281*
From:
“Service Dept” marthajoness868@gmail.com
Date:
7/19/2022, 3:27 AM
To:
“jared” jared@jaredrimer.net

Welcome back!

Congratulations for subscribing with G??k Squ?d™ Security Program which secures your home devices and network.

This recent subscription plan is set to renew today as you’ve authorized auto debit payments every year unless cancel.

So we’ve processed the yearly expense of $ 395.69 from your updated payment method or account funds credit balance.

Service issue? – please contact our core team  +1 (888) 385 8394

Consumer ID – 9527FC471J

Issued date – 19 -July -2022

Plan Tenure – 12 Months Only

Order Price – $ 395.69

If you wish to unsubscribe or cancel the membership and get the full refund – reach out us +1 (888) 385 8394

Thank you for being an active valued member with us!

Kind Regards
Consumer Care & Helpline Dept.

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Notice the spelling mistakes to get around filters. Notice the grammar if you know how billing actually works. There are a lot of red flags in this one and in others I’ve seen, but don’t worry, they’ll just get better at that.

Also notice that in this example that they say I’ve signed up for the Geek Squad, but yet it came from a gmail address.

Today’s article which will also be put up on EMHS is titled If you get an email with this phone number, don’t call! It’s a money-stealing scam and it may be true more during the holidays because people are going to be shopping and spending money. The thieves know this too. Make sure you’re prepared and stay safe.