Kevin Richard of “TurboTax” says I can claim my grandma as dependent.
Bwahahaha
After baiting them with my virtual machine, here’s what I found:
- The scammers always use Activate Your Product (taxsactivate.pro), but claim your TurboTax account is fine and that the problem has to do with your network.
- The scammer will have you run QuickAssist or fixmee.us (to download TeamViewer, though you can also download AnyDesk). The website was registered by “Roger Fox” in Delhi, India via GoDaddy on December 7, 2023 - Whois fixmee.us.
- The scammer had me re-enter the code, then run a “security scan” through the command prompt. There, they will claim csrss.exe (Client/Server Runtime Subsystem) was found on your network, which is not secure and allowing Chinese hackers to steal your identity on the dark web. They claim it was a “trojan” using false information from csrss.exe - What is csrss.exe? (processlibrary.com)
- In order to “get rid” of csrss.exe, you will be assigned a “technician” for $300 (2-year subscription), $549.99 (6-year subscription) or $849.99 (Permanent) from “IS 24*7,” powered by the BBB-accredited iSecure Solutions, LLC
Associated Phone Numbers:
- (551) 236-1768 (TextNow)
- (856) 554-9137 (Peerless)
- (856) 952-4490 (AT&T number listed on the BBB listing, belongs to Senell “Sene” Cunningham)
- (856) 203-3168 (Comcast, listed on iSecure website)
- (814) 699-4233 (IP Horizon)
Associated Email Addresses:
After searching up Senell Cunningham, who is listed as the owner/director of iSecure Solutions, I found that he also operates WebSolutions, LLC - a self-proclaimed BBB-Accredited business listed as a partner on Microsoft AppSource.
Associated Facebook Account - Facebook
Associated Instagram Account - Websolution LLC (@onlinewebsolutionllc) • Instagram photos and videos
Associated LinkedIn Account - Websolution LLC | LinkedIn
Associated X Account (BANNED) - Profile / X (twitter.com)
Associated Phone Numbers:
- (845) 403-0229 (Onvoy)
- (845) 202-5057 (IP Horizon)
- (845) 203-7579 (Paetec Communications)
Associated Email Addresses:
I talked to Senell couple of times, couple of years ago.
Well, we can now confirm that Senell is working for or has ties with Web InfoTech in their continued scam operations.
8454030229 845-403-0229
webroot activation
you need to have a WEBROOT link code to the WEBROOT account. For Instatnt Support Call +1-845-403-0229
Onvoy line no longer in service. Makes sense, considering the ad is 4 years old.
NEW NUMBER: 888-387-2024 (Verified Grasshopper Group number)
Scammers now answer as “Web InToot.”
Any scam organization could be considered an absolute disgrace, past or present.
“could be considered” ?
NEW WEBSITE - Activate Your Product (activeon.pro)
NEW PHONE NUMBER - (856) 994-1060 (Peerless via Airus).
The scammers have blacklisted my Google Voice number, but answer as IS 24/7.
6 hours later, I’m seeing 888-566-8823. Same message.
Bandwidth number
Also spoofing TurboTax
links to
https://gettvservices.github.io/
with the error page
https://gettvservices.github.io/error.html
856-887-0573
Quite certain its the same scam gang: same M.O., plus the same IVR block message saying I “have been blacklisted on this system” on my first call.
NEW POPUP - Activate Your Product (activeon.pro)
NEW NUMBER - 888-570-2449 (Bandwidth.com)
The scammer attempted to call back from 5 spoofed Verizon lines.