888-518-1222

1-888-518-1222
Got a phone call from this number. The caller did not leave any message.

they said they had they had permission to remove 289.00 from my account but they don't I hung up

They call me everyday and say they are taking 289.00 from my account for computer support or something like that.  I have explained that I have no idea who they are or why they are calling me, so the guy swore at me and hung up on me when I told them I do not want to receive any more calls from them. They are still calling on a DAILY basis!

called saying they have taken $ 299 from my account and if I wish to renew. I hung up

You went WAY too far with an obvious scam! I hope you weren’t put into any jeopardy!

yeh, scam. continue with "service" for $199..... will watch for phony charges on CC or phone service...just listed as Toll "free" caller...

An automatic voice message stated that they were taking $299 from my account to pay for a computer service. Hit 9 if I want to cancel.
I hit 9. I do not have a computer service. My computers are not functioning at my residence.

called, left no message

"This call is to inform you that we are shutting down our business for your Apple and Windows support"...  Well, good for you!! HaHa.

Definite SCAM. They are Asian speaking (Filipino?) And not versed in English. They call daily to scam
something about computer refund because their company is shutting down. I told them NOT to call. They continue top call. Legal action needed?

You need to know both WHO and WHERE they are for any legal action so if you have that information, please share it with us.

"This call is to inform you that we are shutting down our business for your Apple and Windows support"

I'm also getting this as many as three times a day. It tells me to press 1 to call 888-518-1222.

Call came in, no message left.  I called the number back and got message  “The number you have dialed is not in use.”

Warning! This is a Tech Support Scam number!

Its like a 5 year old made this robo scam message:

Quote:

dear customer Please note we have received an authorized payment 299 dollars from your account and this is renewal charge from computer service company if you want to continue this service please press money or if you want to cancel your payment please press 9.

Listen to message

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.
• 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.
• 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 to give out refunds because they are "going out of business". In fact NO company gives refunds when going out of business unless they did not provide you with what you paid for.
• 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.
• 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.