888-212-9247

My husband and I both received a call from this number. It showed up as private and left a message stating that they need to deliver a summon. My husband was nervous and had me call them back. I called back and asked for info on their company, the summon and told them I was concerned this was a scam. The person became defensive and asked why I would ever think it was. I told him obviously you're aware this is an on going issue. I asked him for the name of his office and physical address. He refused and said I should have the information if you're calling me and know what it's about. I told him that I actually do not. I asked why he couldn't give me the info so that I can reach back out. He would put me on hold to locate info on the "case" and said I would just have to wait for the documents and call him back. I was certain this was a scam and had wished we had not made contact with them.

They called us and even my brother-in-law stating that they had a "case" and we have been "notified". It came as a 10 zero phone number, but left 888-212-9247 as a return call number. The accent was from India. SCAM ALERT!

Did he say he was from Walsh and Associates? Mr Reed?

came through as unknown # but voicemail left with # of 888-212-9614
was a person stating they were calling for robert and same last name as me.
My name isnt robert.  Then said they are calling due to a complaint and reference
# and to call within 2 hours or they will be forced to move forward with complaint without my conscent

I have not called and will not.

Got this email and found this site by googling the phone number:

: SKU -Corner Vanity Desk with Lighted Mirror,42 inch Makeup Vanity Table with Lights,4 Drawer Makeup Dressing Table with 3-Fold Mirror,
 3 Lighting Colors,White

: Transaction ID 7AJHOXIQZNU8D,
: Product Amount- $209.99
: Estimated Tax - $40.00
: Total Amount- $249.99
: Billing Method - Debit Card
: Delivery Date -Wednesday, December. 14, 2022

You sent $249.99to Pay pal Service Inc.This will be available on your bank statement with in 24 hours.
We would like to inform you that you have also got express delivery service

For any assistance related to order kindly co-ordinate to our customer care number. +1(888)-212
-6747

Thank you for choosing us for your shopping needs.We hope to see you again soon.

Thanks & Regards

John Smith

Warning! This is a Purchase / Subscription / Refund Tech Support Scam !

This is a typical refund scam. No company EVER charges someone, then contacts you to cancel/refund it.  The message is to get you to call and they will pretend to give you a refund, but it is just a trick to get access to your computer.


Scammers want to connect to your computer with remote access, asking you to download it and give them access. They will lie and say it is a "secure server" or similar to gain your trust in letting them on your computer. They will say you need to fill out an online refund form, then ask you to log into your bank. They pretend to give you the refund, but more than the amount stated. Then they manipulate the HTML to make it seem as if they over paid the amount and want you to reimburse it back by getting gift cards. No money is ever really transferred, but they act as if it was.

Banks transfer money bank to bank direct and never involve a person's personal computer! No business would ever ask you to go get Gift Cards as a payment method and ask you to stay on the phone the whole time. ONLY SCAMMERS DO THAT!!

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Only a Scammer would want Remote Access to give a Refund.

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 by changing your username password or with Syskey (Microsoft SAM Lock Tool).

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

Fact:

• ANYONE who calls or emails you and says you have been charged for something, offering a refund is a SCAMMER.
• 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 on store bought personal computers.
• 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.
• Microsoft error and warning messages never include phone numbers. 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.
• ONLY scammers ask for gift cards and NOBODY would ask you to go to the store while remaining on the phone while you do.

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
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.