Possible "PC Solutions" scam?

Anonymous
2020-11-05T18:16:38+00:00

Recieve an email fron PC Solutions stating a payment of $329.00 was recieved by auto renewal for my Firewall Security Plan. I have never dealt with this company and wondered if anyone had the same problem. I called to inquire and they could give me no info about my'account". But, they wanted me to use the "Teamviewer" app to cancel the account. That did not sound right. Supposedly it's the only was to cancel the transaction. HELP!

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Anonymous
2020-11-05T18:27:51+00:00

Yes, it's a scam Do not use TeamViewer. It will let them take control of your and royally screw things up. There is no transaction to cancel. Just ignore their message.

In fact you should never let *anyone* take control of your computer, using TeamViewer or anything else, unless it's someone you know and trust impilcitly, both with regard to his honesty and technical skills.

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Van S 24,465 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2020-11-05T18:33:51+00:00

Hi, I am Van. I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I'll be glad to help you today.

It is a scam, as you have stated you don't have any history with that company. What I can suggest is just ignore them if they call you or block and mark their email spam on your mail app. Don't follow on whatever they told you to do. Because most likely they were trying to access your machine and hack it.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. I will be glad to help.

Best regards,

Van

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-02-09T12:01:30+00:00

    I received an email fr om m Martha regarding a payment of $449.48 for Windowsc Defendet today.  I never authorized this transaction.   The company was PC Solutions, 3856 Relegaid Street, Miami, FL. 33101.  The phone number I'd (844) 303-2151.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-10T02:26:51+00:00

    Same kind of email $447.29. The email stated many times to contact them for disputes and even offers a gift for the inconvenience of being charged. They really really want you to call to get a refund.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-10T17:59:45+00:00

    I just received the same scam but this time I was instructed to download a "cancelation form" which of course I didn't.  I am tempted to get an air horn and blast the scammer through the phone.

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