Late last night, a call from +19288640603 claimed to be from Vtech and demanded a $350 payment within 24 hours. The script sounded like a classic pressure‑tactics scam, using a fabricated deadline to push a quick response. Never share personal or payment details before independently confirming the request on an official Vtech website or known account portal. Hang up, block the number, and report the incident to the FTC or your state’s consumer protection agency. Keep a log of the call, and consider setting up call‑filtering tools to catch similar urgent threats. Staying skeptical and verifying directly are the best defenses against this scam.
A message from Vtech claimed an impending $350 account charge, allowing a 24-hour window for cancellation, which appears to be a coercive tactic.