201-355-0858

Computer voice said they were going to deduct $299 from my account so I could avoid encryption charges. I don't even know what that means!?! Obvious scam.

LoL - Got the same message but the first part was cut off. Couldn't tell if the robot was saying 'encryption' or 'subscription.' You'd think they'd at least want to be legible so they can appropriately scare us into complying ... :D

First half of message was cutoff by voicemail but was same thing as reported by 3StoogesFan. I couldn't tell if the robot said 'encryption' or 'subscription.' Either way, there's no "suspicion." It's a scam call.

I got the same message.

They call at least 2 x per week.

Call saying they were going to deduct $299 from my account so I could avoid encryption (or subscription?)  charges.....Just another scam to add to the many others....

Warning that $299 will be deducted from account unless I call them.

Robo call. Said would deduct $299 from my bank account if I didn't call them back. Disgusting creeps.

Same thing as above!

Got the call They must have read the complaints.  Recorded message.  Said $299 would be deducted from my bank account for renewed computer services.  Spam

Same experience as other callers. Recorded message requiring payment but not giving specific details.

Scam******Robot auto caller 201-355-0858. My my bank will be  auto deductied $299.00 for encryption if I don't contact them at 201-355-0858. Scammers/holiday scams are hilarious!

I called the number back and they said they were going to charge 300$ from my checking account for a computer, I told them I don’t have a computer in my house. I asked for the last 4 of my account number and he laughed. 😂

Same as all the above. Why is it the telephone companies don't zero-in on these scammers and report them to the Feds.

Digital computer voice Called saying they are gonna deduct 299 from bank account if i don't cancel Encryption or subscription. Scam call. Number is never reachable to call back.

This is the actual transcript I found it on the Robo call site:
Your customer this call is from your computer firewall security support team as your computer service of Christian will be auto renewed there will be an auto deduction of $299.00 from your bank account in case you don't want to get charges please call cancel your subscription our toll free number is 120-135-5085 extension 8 I repeat the number to call is 120-135-5085 extension 8 This call may be recorded for quality and training purposes.

That  blocking service doesn't quite transcribe recordings properly, but you still get the idea of what was said.

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Warning! This is a Tech Support Scam number!

Robo scam message:

Quote:

Dear customer, this call is from your computer firewall security support team as your computer service subkryptshun will be auto renewed there will be an auto deduction of $299.00 from your bank account in case you don't want to get charges please call cancel your subkryptshun, our toll free number is 1-201-355-0858 I repeat the number to call is 1-201-355-0858. This call may be recorded for quality and training purposes.

Listen to message

Never allow anyone  Remote Access unless you know them to be reputable and you contacted them first! Scammers can lock you out and hold your computer ransom with Syskey (Microsoft SAM Lock Tool).

Help spread the word and prevent someone from becoming a victim.

Fact:

• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your computer called/contacted them is a SCAMMER.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says your online server called/contacted them is a SCAMMER.
• Windows Operating System licenses do not expire.
• ANYONE who calls or emails you with a message about your computer having illegal activity, is a SCAMMER.
• Apple will never, ever call you about alleged suspicious iCloud activity.
• ANY Tech Support Warning pop-ups you get while accessing the internet asking you to call a number or visit a website, is from a SCAMMER.
• Web Browsers DO NOT have the ability to determine and warn you your computer has an error. They can only warn you about a potential malicious website. A Browser is software that allows you to surf the Internet, not diagnose a computer or phone.
• ANY Tech Support company that insists you need their services because of some error, outdated software or tries to convince you that you need to allow them remote access is a SCAMMER.
• Nobody could possibly know if your computer or devices have an issue unless you tell them or gave them access.
• Tech Support companies DO NOT call or email to give out refunds because they are "going out of business", or to "cancel a subscription".  Companies DO NOT give refunds unless they have to.
• Companies DO NOT call to inform you that your subscription will be charged if you don't call back, only SCAMMERS do that. If you have a subscription with someone, they automatically charge you until you cancel it and they don't give a refund.
• Only a Scammer would want Remote Access to give a Refund.
• 3rd party Tech services DO NOT include Email account repairing or password resetting, since they can not access the email server unless it belongs to them.

Please read about how Tech Support Scammers operate the scams and warn everyone possible about them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_support_scam
TrendMicro FAQ on Tech Support Scams
How Tech Support Scams work
Microsoft -  Protect yourself from Tech Scams
Apple -Phony support calls, and other scams
FTC - Tech Support Scams
Tech scams - Fraud.org
Norton - Online Scams 101

Never trust a caller who wants to "help your computer" for any reason (unless you contacted them first), as they are only going to scam you. If you need Tech Support, you should contact a reputable local service.

Same message that others received.

I called the scammer back.  One guy cursed me because I didn't understand his Pakistani accent.  The next guy "Dave" claims to be the Supervisor and then impatiently hung out.  The third guy was the crudest.  He said Pakistanis don't go to school.  They are uneducated, and scam all day long.  Major sexual harassment.  These unpolished scammers can't get regular legitimate jobs.

This scam originates in India so calling the Pakistanis was a major insult to them.