6 common Geek Squad scams and how to defend against them

This report outlines the most common Geek Squad impersonation scams—auto‑renewal notices, fake invoices, bogus password resets, fake antivirus/protection plans, and tech support fraud (including SEO‑boosted fake sites)—and explains how they use social engineering, urgency, and phishing/vishing to steal money and data. It highlights key red flags (suspicious sender addresses, urgent financial language, unsolicited links/attachments, and requests for remote access) and provides practical defenses (verify senders independently, avoid clicking unsolicited links, use trusted AV, never share sensitive data over the phone) along with response steps if scammed (freeze cards, report fraud, change passwords with MFA, scan for malware, and report to the FTC).