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Description

Received a pop-up notice that my Webroot Virus protection had expired, so I pressed the tab to update when the notice came back up, I went online to find out what was the problem. When I went to the Carbonite website, I called the Tech phone offered for assistance. A lady answered so nicely and said she will transfer me to the Technician for help. He also sounded so polite with an accent, I could hear someone whisper to him and asked is this Webroot. He assured me that he was checking through some of the unnecessary apps. I saw a black screen with all the area I went to including my bank. He actually opens up my bank statement, I then became concerned, but it was too late by that time. Money was taken.

Dollars Lost

$1960

Targeted Person's Location

VA, USA - 23608

Scammer Information
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Unknown Location

Mail logo

Unknown Email

Mobile logo

Unknown Phone Number

Web logo

WebrootCarbonite.com

Scam Type

Tech Support

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Business name

Carbonite, Webroot

Date Reported

June 26, 2025

Scam ID

1005249


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