The same message was received on December 8, 2020, from this number
iYogi $299 scam calls—how to protect yourself!
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Recent call logs reveal a surge of inbound numbers claiming a $299 charge for a computer maintenance plan, often citing iYogi as the source. Callers pressure recipients to verify or “authorize” the payment, then disappear or leave vague voicemails. The pattern matches classic scam tactics: spoofed brand names, urgent language, and a request to call back on the same number. Recipients should treat any unexpected charge notice as suspicious, verify directly with the legitimate company using official contact info, and block the offending number. Reporting the call to your carrier can also help curb future spam.
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Recent Reports for (804) 250-8805
I was allegedly being charged over $600 for an iPhone sent to a different state, and the caller claimed there were issues with Amazon orders, asking me to verify if I had ordered the phone and directing me to call a specific number
A fake message was sent to my phone, claiming to be from APPLE and stating that my Apple ID had been used at an APPLE STORE on 12-04-2020 for $69.95, with instructions to call a specific number if it was not legitimate.
Multiple calls were received from different numbers claiming to be from iYogi, threatening to charge $299 for a computer maintenance contract, which is likely a scam originating from India.
They stated that i would be charged $299 for a computer maintenance plan, and to call them, but my phone detected it as a spam call, they left a message, and called again the next day, didnt mention the company name, didnt have a computer maintenance plan, dont answer these calls.
A claim was made that I would be charged $299 for a computer warranty supposedly purchased last year, despite the fact that I've only had this number for two months.
A claim was made that my credit card would be charged $299 for an alleged contract with i yogi, which appears to be a scam.
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