I received a text warning of 'unusual activity' with a link to a phishing site; I did not respond and blocked the number.
V Tech scam alert – stop the $250 antivirus ripoff!
Summary — +17866988795
Caller Name: V Tech
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States — Florida
Reviews: 19
Carrier: —, Region: Florida
Expert Opinion
It’s odd how many victims describe the exact same $250‑plus “antivirus renewal” script coming from +17866988795. The call typically claims a pending charge, pressures you to press 9 or call back within hours, and tries to gain remote access to your computer. This pattern matches a classic phishing scam that uses the V Tech name to appear legitimate. Hang up immediately, never provide passwords or credit‑card info, and add the number to your call block list. Verify any alleged charges directly with the real company’s official support line, and report the incident to the FTC or your carrier’s fraud department for further action.
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Location: United States — Florida
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Recent Reports for (786) 698-8795
17866988795
Scam
I recieved the same call, they wanted to bill me $249, but i called them back, and they wanted to get into my computer, no way, i wasnt havin it.
The psychological manipulation employed by this Phishing phone call is noteworthy, as evidenced by the jittery music played during the hold, intended to heighten anxiety regarding the fictitious $249.95 credit card charge.
Numerous people have reported similar experiences with this number, which appears to be a phishing scam aiming to obtain sensitive information, including credit card details.
When they called from this number, they claimed I would be billed $269.00 and told me to call back if I wanted to dispute the charge, supposedly on behalf of Vtek, which seems like a scam
An automated message was left on my answering machine, stating that I would be billed $249.95 within 24 hours for a V Tech subscription, which I never ordered, and upon researching, I found that the real V Tech company is aware of this scam and warns against it.
Calls were made to both the landline and cell phone on the same day, with messages threatening a $249 charge if no callback was made to cancel.
I suspect a scam after receiving a similar call from this number.
It's clear that these individuals are attempting to gain unauthorized access to my computer, but I won't let that happen
I took the precaution of blocking my number and calling back, at which point the caller requested access to my computer to cancel a subscription; I refused, recognizing the call as a scam, and subsequently added the number to my block list.
Apparently, it's a common tactic for scammers to claim they're from V-Tech, attempting to deceive individuals into paying $299 for antivirus software renewal, despite having no prior association with the company.
A yearly subscription charge of $249.00 was mentioned
A message from V Tec claims I owe $250 and demands a callback
I got an unsolicited cal from 'V-Tech' regarding virus software renewal, it was a completly unknown product and company to me.
17866988795
Scam
The caller claimed I had been billed $324.95 for certain software
17866988795
Unknown
The quote I received included a mention of a $249.00 bill, which seems suspicious
Some recording was talking about renewing anti-virus software, saying i would pay $249.00
They said i have been charged for somthing called V Tec, but i have no idear what it is about
Computer protection renewal is being pushed by this caller, who instructs to press 9 for cancellation.
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