Fake “Geek Squad” invoice scam, now using Housecall Pro servers
Another round of fake Geek Squad invoices is circulating, and scammers are trying to take control of your computer.
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Another round of fake Geek Squad invoices is circulating, and scammers are trying to take control of your computer.
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