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Old 07-09-2023, 07:12 AM
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Default Fake "from" info
[QUOTE=billethkid;2232822]I received an email this morning with Geek Squad logo thanking me for renewing my membership ($485) via PayPal.

I have no accounts with either. Have never utilized either for any transactions.

Of course do not open/respond, then track my credit card accounts.

I feel like there should be a place to report such fraud but I am hesitant due to lack of knowledge regarding contact authenticity?

Experience/suggestions?

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Regardless of the LOGO or the "name" in the "From" field, it's highly unlikely that the sender was who they pretend to be. "Point" your cursor to the sender info on top of the email to see the email address that your reply would go to if you were to do so. (On mine I have to click on a little down-arrow to display the actual address.). You'll see the address that the sender wants your reply to go. DELETE is the only solution.