BBB Scam Tracker
Back to search
This content is based on victim and potential victim accounts. Government agencies and legitimate business names and phone numbers are often used by scam artists to take advantage of people.
Description
Webroot Computer security crashed my computer,then "went to fix it". Got hold of my computer screen and personal and banking information. Webroot is a product sold by Best Buy through Geek Squad for virus security for a computer. I did not know about all the scams with Webroot.I,ve had that security on my computer for years. They blackmailed me by threatening to take all our bank account money if i didnt return a "deposit". I have cancelled my Best Buy , Webroot accounts. Made police report,fraud report with my bank. Figuring stuff out.
Dollars Lost
$20900
Targeted Person's Location
NC, USA - 28134
Scammer Information
Unknown Location
Unknown Email
(602) 823-3180
Webroot
Scam Type
Phishing
Learn More
Business name
Webroot - Imposter
Date Reported
February 10, 2025
Scam ID
944245
Similar to your experience?
If you find a scam ID that matches your experience, tell us what happened and share the information you have.