by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Oct 29, 2026 | Scam of the day
It has only been a month since I last warned you about Geek Squad phony invoice phishing scams, but this one particularly caught my attention due to the lazy scammer who directed the email to “paid customer” instead of a name. According to the FTC, the...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Sep 25, 2026 | Scam of the day
According to the FTC, the company most impersonated by scammers with phishing emails containing fake bills or fake renewals is Geek Squad. Geek Squad is a subsidiary of big box store chain Best Buy and it offers excellent tech support for electronic devices including...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jul 12, 2025 | Scam of the day
Geek Squad is a subsidiary of big box store chain Best Buy and it offers excellent tech support for electronic devices including televisions and computers. They are a popular company used by many people. Lately, scammers have been sending phishing emails that appear...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Feb 14, 2025 | Scam of the day
Last year I told you that the FTC disclosed that the company most impersonated by scammers in an attempt lure people into making a payment was Geek Squad. Geek Squad is a subsidiary of big box store chain Best Buy and it offers excellent tech support for electronic...
by Steven Weisman, Esq. | Jun 2, 2024 | Scam of the day
In yesterday’s Scam of the day I told you that the FTC recently disclosed that the company most impersonated by scammers in an attempt lure people into making a payment last year was Geek Squad. Geek Squad is a subsidiary of big box store chain Best Buy and it...
