Tech Support Invoice Fraud Email Scams
Tech support invoice scams use fake renewal emails from Geek Squad, Norton, McAfee, and Apple to alarm victims with unexpected charges. FBI IC3 2024: $1.46B in losses. FTC secured $25.5M in refunds for victims in March 2025. The callback number always connects to a scammer requesting remote access.
Documented losses
$1.46B in 2024 (FBI IC3)
Primary sources
•FBI IC3 2024: tech support fraud — $1.46B
•FTC 2025: Geek Squad most impersonated tech brand
•FTC March 2025: $25.5M in victim refunds
Documented tech support invoice fraud email subjects
Tech support invoice emails are calibrated to alarm — large amounts, urgent deadlines, callback numbers. FBI IC3 2024: $1.46B in losses. Examples below are documented by the FTC and FBI IC3.
"Your Geek Squad Subscription Has Been Renewed" Email Scam
Your Geek Squad Total Tech subscription has been renewed
"Your Norton Subscription Has Expired" Email Scam
Your Norton 360 subscription has expired — renew now
Pattern guides
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tech Support Invoice Fraud?▼
Tech support invoice scams use fake renewal emails from Geek Squad, Norton, McAfee, and Apple to alarm victims with unexpected charges. FBI IC3 2024: $1.46B in losses. FTC secured $25.5M in refunds for victims in March 2025. The callback number always connects to a scammer requesting remote access.
How much do tech support invoice fraud scams cost?▼
$1.46B in 2024 (FBI IC3). Sources: FBI IC3 2024: tech support fraud — $1.46B; FTC 2025: Geek Squad most impersonated tech brand; FTC March 2025: $25.5M in victim refunds.
How do I protect myself from tech support invoice fraud scams?▼
Never click links in unsolicited emails. Verify any request directly at the official website — type the URL yourself, never follow email links. Report to FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and FBI IC3 at ic3.gov.
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