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Monday, November 30th, 2020 9:00 AM

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Scam email

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I received what I believe is a scam Xfinity email saying that I am going to be charged $299 for an internet security plan, the email is from “billing helpdesk” and is signed “GeekS Tech Xfinity Inc”. Is this a scam? I know that the free Norton security ends in January but I did not sign up for the replacement service.

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4 years ago


@peasquare wrote:

From You,

I received what I believe is a scam Xfinity email saying that I am going to be charged $299 for an internet security plan, the email is from “billing helpdesk” and is signed “GeekS Tech Xfinity Inc”. Is this a scam? I know that the free Norton security ends in January but I did not sign up for the replacement service.


To verify Xfinity emails, check out

https://customer.xfinity.com/help-and-support/internet/comcast-verified-email 

and https://internetsecurity.xfinity.com/help/report-abuse

 

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4 years ago

It is a scam.

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4 years ago

I have been thru the same experience 12-05-2020 and again on 12-07-2020. The 2nd time they accessed my computer thru the comcast interface and used Comcast logos and identifying itself as Comcast Billing Center.  When I told them if there were any refund and monetary issues they should send me a letter detailing the issues. They did try to access my banking but it was protected thru a double password protection. I managed to uninstall all of their programming in my computer and will run more intensive software to counter their actions. Unfortunately, they did not leave an IP Address behind..that would have been too easy. DON'T FIGHT WITH THEM ON THE PHONE..JUST HANG UP!!!

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4 years ago

GeekS Tech Xfinity Inc  reported as SCAM.  Is Comcast sharing billing information with these creeps?  It appeared that they were able to hit one of the poster's bank but could not get any money.  I spoke to the clown on the phone and immediately after hanging up on him, my wifi was blocked.  The whole gateway was down,  with a block like a parental block??? Who could do this?  Someone from Comcast India moonlighting as a scammer?  I'm a bit nervous as to what else they could have done.  Calling the bank and letting them know not to give GeekS Tech Xfinity Inc a cent! 

 

The bad thing is that Comcast is the only game in town, and a lot of elderly have their interconnect through Comcast in the building my daughter lives in.  They won't know it's a scam.

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4 years ago

Hi @curisa, and thank you for posting to the Xfinity Forum. I can totally understand your concerns regarding situations like this and assure you these types of scams and situations aren't anything that Comcast wants our customers to be affected by. I am also concerned about our elderly customers who may not be aware of such scams. If you should happen to know any family or friends who receive emails like this, please advise them to contact the Customer Security Assurance Team (CSA), so we can look into this right away. The easiest and most convenient way would be by the link provided above (Report Abuse), or they can call them directly at the number listed on the website between 6:00 am - 2:00 am EST, 7 days a week. I hope this helps! 

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4 years ago

I got one of these emails today, too. This is one of the best phishing mails I've seen - I almost fell for it until I noticed the giveaway spelling errors. It does make me wonder if someone in Comcast overseas is trying to make a quick buck. 

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4 years ago

I just discovered this email sent at the beginning of December. I figured it had to be a scam because I keep a close eye on my finances and would have noticed a $299 payment. A little advice for others, if you get a charge you weren't expecting or a strange email, don't contact the company using any links in the email or an email address or phone number they provide. Look up the information from another source to make sure you're not getting phony information.

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4 years ago

This is a scam....I called the number back and their was a dog barking behind the scammer. I just hung up. I should have asked him for his SSN.....Ha

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3 years ago

How in the world do you report a scam to Comcast? This is what I got: 

Dear Miguel [Edited: "Personal Information"],

Your Email ID [Edited: "Personal Information"] was just used purchase to QUICKBOOK PLUS Subscription from the Account Linked on a computer or device that had not previously been associated with your COMCAST ID.

Phone: [Edited: "Personal Information"]

Customer ID: [Edited: "Personal Information"]

 

Amount: $1281.00
Payment date: Aug 04,2021
Payment method: Credit Card
Confirmation: [Edited: "Personal Information"]

We believe that an unauthorized party may have accessed your account.

KINDLY VERIFY YOUR SIGN IN ATTEMPT OTHERWISE YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE BLOCKED UNTIL VERFICATION IS DONE.

Call Toll Free: [Edited: "Personal Information"] and Kindly call us to prevent your Account from being disabled or from any information loss.

 

Thanks for choosing us,

Xfinity Account Management,

[Edited: "Personal Information"]

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