866-881-7888

Request callback for a refund

Recording said I will be automatically billed for a virus protection service (that I do not have) . Told me to call back if I wanted a refund.

It doesn't get any more lame than getting a call (recording) about cancelling a charge for some bogus purchase I didn't make and then another recording replies that my response has been recorded - without any interaction on my part! Hey, you goofy Hindies get a job already!

same as above - computer voice saying i'll be billed $299 for computer protection program - unless I call back and Press 2 to request a refund,

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Same - message that I will be billed $299 for a subscription I don't have.  These calls get more ridiculous every day.  Definitely a scam.

message that I will be billed $299 for a subscription I don't have. Definitely a scam.

I have received two of these calls. I have no ideal what they are talking about. Said I would be billed $299 on my account unless I called and cancelled. Bunch of scammers. On caller ID it comes up as toll free number.

Same, just now. Very loudly we told the man that if he took any money out of the account the police would be called. $299 bill for a computer program. He would not stop arguing, so we hung up.

Well, you called them back?  OK, now they have your phone number and name from the caller ID that all toll free numbers get.  Expect lots more calls and texts now.  There was never any intention of billing you for anything.  They simply wanted you to call them back and end up giving them your CC# so that they could "stop" the transaction.

I knew it would be a scam call, but picked up and listened.  Theyusually wait and call after 9:00 a.m., but they don't even have a program that starts their recording at the beginning.  What I heard when I picked up and listened was "customer, your computer..." and I hung up.  I can see here, from what the rest of you are saying, that it's the ole' "computer refund" scam.  Man, these guys are lazy:  they don't even start their robocall at the beginning!  Thanks, everyone!

...  you argued with them???  And threatened them with an impotent, hollow threat?  Local police don't get involved in these crimes, Katie...  it's not their purview, and these scammers know it.  And unless you gave them any personal information, including your bank and credit card information, they can't harm you.  They were fishing for that stuff, and you engaged them!  You shouldn't engage the Mumbai Mafia at all, but if you do inadvertently answer, don't make useless threats:  they laughed at you.  They're predators, don't posture.  You dealt with them as if they care and can be intimidated.  They don't, and can't.  Start using your CID and don't answer such unfamiliar, suspicious calls.  And if you answer, stop your ill-informed, empty threats.  They'll be calling again.  Hang up!

Warning! This is a Tech Support Scam number!

Robo scam message:

Quote:

...customer your computer protection package will be auto renewed as per subscription and your account will be auto debited for $299.00 to cancel your subscription and to claim your refund call back now to our toll free number 866-881-7888 I repeat 866-881-7888 thank you.

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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 as everyone else--said I would be charged for something (voicemail began in the middle of the automatic message) and left this number for me to call to get a refund; woman's voice (sounded computer generated)