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i received an email (i copy+pasted below) about owing $399 for a subscription to something i never heard of. it’s saying payment will be auto-deducted, but no reference to an account.

the email looks real (the copy+paste below looks goofy.) sorry.

Has anyone else seen this?
Am i safe to send the email to SPAM? Then ignore?
i have not clicked on any links in the email, or called their number.

DigiTech SoluTions LOOL
Dear customer,
Thanks for using DigiTech SoluTions
we have sent you this email to remind you that your subscription will expire on 04/02/2021. it will be renewed automatically on 05/02/2021. your debit balance of &389.99 will reflect in your account after 48 hrs.

(your subscription information)

Your Invoice number: - 888423128
Product Id: - JK-S500/7626
subscription id: - NFG-77-0764K4270
Total amount: - 389.99 USD
Transaction date: - February, 04th, 2021

you have any query or like to discontinue your subscription; you can contact us at the number given below-

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(Working on Monday-Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM EST)

Sincerely
Rich Nicholson

FTC: “How to Spot, Avoid and Report Tech Support Scams”
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/h ... port-scams

ftc.gov/complaint

This is a rather common scam, and I get a scam call like this every few days too. You can ignore it.

If an unwanted subscription shows up on your credit card, call your bank.

Josh wrote:This is a rather common scam, and I get a scam call like this every few days too. You can ignore it.

If an unwanted subscription shows up on your credit card, call your bank.

many thanks.

Scam:

Don't even call the 1-800 number to dispute. That just tells them that you are a legit target and will generate more spam from other fake companies. Just spam block it. If you never gave them your credit card then they can't bill you. But do keep an eye on your statements as always.

Credit card companies are used to this sort of thing.

FTC / IMPOSTER SCAMS
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/f ... ster-scams

March 2021 / i guess i have another one: NORTON (email)

This one looks plausible.
The email address: MIKE ROSS (rossmike421@gmail.com)
Often, the email address gives it away as unlikely.
i have not used anything “NORTON” in many years. This is claiming to be a renewal notice.

i “marked it as SPAM.” It disappeared. i clicked on nothing in the email.

NORTON

We have charged 229.00 USD for the next 24 months subscription. We tried to contact you on your registered contact number; Deduction of amount will
Appear on your account within 23 hours.

Here are your order details:

Your order number is: - 500124014

Product name: Security 360 yearly subscription

Total amount: 229.00 USD

Transaction date: March, 10th, 2021

To upgrade/Cancel your subscription, please contact our customer service desk

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(Working on Monday-Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM EST)


Sincerely
Sam Curran

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“New Norton email scam seeks to steal your money and passwords”
https://www.winknews.com/2020/01/07/new ... passwords/

2025

It arrived in a TEXT MESSAGE:
i nearly fell for it.

Happily, i’ve become accustomed to searching for scams before responding!
i took a screen shot, then “reported as junk and deleted”.

No clicking links, no phone calls.

“Verifying an Apple ID security alert email”
So, I got the below text and just wanted to confirm this is spam:
Urgent Action Required — Apple ID Security Alert
Dear Customer,
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256192348

Pretty much every phone call is a scam now, by percentages, and they seem to overwhelmingly target the elderly.

Thankfully I can block phone calls that are not from folks in my contact list- if it is a legitimate call they can leave a message. Sure has saved me a ton of junk/scam calls.

Unfortunately you can't block the text scams- but I report them as junk and any business asking me to call to whatever I delete. No legitimate business texts asking you to verify anything.

But I agree- most target the elderly .

JohnH wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 6:04 pm Pretty much every phone call is a scam now, by percentages, and they seem to overwhelmingly target the elderly.

QuietlyListening wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 7:31 pm Thankfully I can block phone calls that are not from folks in my contact list- if it is a legitimate call they can leave a message. Sure has saved me a ton of junk/scam calls.

Unfortunately you can't block the text scams- but I report them as junk and any business asking me to call to whatever I delete. No legitimate business texts asking you to verify anything.

But I agree- most target the elderly .

Thanks.
i added this here in the event someone reading might benefit. Most of what i know about the internet i learned on forum.
i learned a lot on MD. i was given suggestions - and, it was interesting watching mods and some members “sleuth” in various ways, to protect members and the forum. there are tech-savvy members here! little or nothing gets past them.

MD had more drama. mods were watchful.

PHONE CALLS
i rarely if ever answer a call if i don’t recognize the number. most prefer texts now, anyway.
texts are handy and efficient. watch out for scams, tho!

on occasion i’m expecting an unusual call, i try to tell them ahead i don’t answer unknown numbers, please leave a message. no one has complained, they’re sympathetic.

i get a little smile when i’ve averted a scam, like today. (ah-ha, not today!)

VISA CREDIT CARD FRAUD

Got a text alert this afternoon, “did i just make a $711 purchase?” No.

i replied right away, then worried, was the text question a scam?! - o.no.
i got a message my card account had been stopped, pending more info.

i checked my credit card website right away, it looked fine.

i called the card’s 800 number, got to talk with a live agent (i hope) .. my card is cancelled, a new one is ordered.

The rep suggested i use virtual card numbers, at least for some purchases.
i’ve read about these before, never tried them. He sent an email with details. i’ll think about it.

It’s annoying, but.
Credit card fraud identification and resolution has gotten easier+easier over time. And faster.

Over years, i’ve had a handful of credit+debit card incidents. All resolved favorably, no loss or cost to me.
i’m thankful to say.

- - - - - - -

For years after my husband died, i didn’t use credit cards at all. Just one bank debit card.
i had a disturbing fraud incident that affected 2 bank accounts before it was caught! Not good.

The bank was excellent at identifying and resolving the problem. It took a little time, but, again, no loss or cost to me.

Then i read that credit cards are safer that way - that is, they don’t access your bank accounts.
i reluctantly began using a credit card.

Now i use one credit card (with rewards) most of the time, occasionally the debit card.
i keep the credit card paid, i don’t pay interest. A challenge!