Skip to main content
January 11, 2019
Solved

Call from "Quickbooks Support Team" - Fraud?

  • January 11, 2019
  • 73 replies
  • 0 views

I just received a call from someone claiming to be from Quickbooks Support Team.  He gave me phone number [removed] and said his name was Ronald.  He had an Indian accent.  He claimed they were trying to do an automatic security upgrade and for some reason it was not working on our system.  This seems like a scam.  I gave them no information but he did have the first name of the owner.  I told him I'd call back when I have time.  I asked him to clarify that he is with Quickbooks and he confirmed.  I have NEVER received a call from QB.  Is this a scam?

Best answer by

Hello, @carefree123.

 

Thanks for bringing this matter to our attention. I'm here to help share on how we can prevent these fraud calls from parties claiming to be affiliated with Intuit.

 

As mentioned by the previous replies on this thread, outbound calls from a QuickBooks representative should not ask for any personal information. If you keep receiving this kind of call, I'd suggest reporting this information through our email.

 

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have other questions about fraudulent calls. I'll be around to help.

73 replies

March 23, 2022

I got called from this number after talking with Quickbook chat person about moving to online version. 

March 25, 2022

Hi all

I also received a phone call from 844-542-0379. They left a message claiming to be from UBS Quickbooks (?).  They said "the payment method on file has been declined".   I need to call back to resolve this issue to continue with my services.  HMMM.  NOPE not gonna go there. 

June 8, 2022

I just received an email and tried to forward to [email address removed] and it bounced back. Where do you report this? Thanks, ALMOST FELL FOR IT.

June 14, 2022

I received the following email:

We are sending you this notice to let you know that your  subscription for Intuit QuickBooks Services & Support has Expired.

We tried  to reactivate your QuickBooks subscription automatically but the payment was not successful, which means a balance is due on your account. This can happen for several reasons.Most often, a payment method has expired.

Unable to send Update Notifications and latest Release Notes For your QuickBooks Desktop.

Please contact at[removed] with [removed] to avoid interruption in your services and get your subscription activated.

 

I called the number and it sounded like a bad recording of the QB help line. Is this legit?

June 14, 2022

I appreciate you for joining the thread for clarification, @CLABBILLING.

 

Fraudulent acts are common these days, and I appreciate you sharing your issue with us to raise awareness among other users in this forum.

 

Scammers send emails to trick recipients to share personal information, or download attachments with malware to gain unauthorized access to data sources. They also tend to appear and claim to be affiliated with Intuit.

 

If you need assistance from our support, please ensure the phone number is from us. Kindly scroll down at the bottom of the article to see our legitimate contact number: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support

 

Moreover, you can report any suspicious emails to prevent this from happening again. Visit our Online Security Center to report the incident. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to this link: https://security.intuit.com/contact-us.
  2. Look for Report technical support scams.
  3. Click Report tech support scams.

 

Furthermore, report any suspicious emails and fraudulent acts by clicking the Report a fake email (or phishing email) option.

 

In addition, I’d recommend you check out this article to learn more on how you recognize official Intuit correspondence and websites: Identify suspicious activity, phishing scams, and potential fraud

 

If you have further questions regarding any suspicious acts that tend to be from QuickBooks, you can always press the Reply button. Stay safe!

June 24, 2022

Hi, this is Karen from 80s, QuickBooks, I'm an account manager. This call is in regards to your QuickBooks account as the annual service is due for Renewal and the card on file. Cuz it's lined. You can call us back on our toll-free number which is [phone number removed] and speak to a billing department. Thank you have a great day.


To listen to this voicemail, click on the attachment in this email.

 

This is the scam we got today 

 
June 25, 2022

I appreciate you for letting us know about the message you got today, @pdxsparky1. Let's report this suspicious activity to our Security team, so this can be prevented from happening again. I'm here to show you how.

 

Fraudulent acts are widespread nowadays. That's why QuickBooks apply strict guidelines and practices to protect all of your personal information. To report any suspicious calls or phishing emails is a great help in preventing these security risks. Here's how:

 

  1. Go to our Privacy and Security page.
  2. Look for either the Report a fake email (or phishing) or Report technical support scams section.
  3. Click the Report a fake email or Report tech support scams button.

 

Also, you may want to check out these articles as your reference in case you need a guide about Intuit's service email addresses and how you can recognize our official correspondence and websites:

 

 

Stay in touch with me if there's anything else you need or if you have other questions about identifying suspicious activities. I'm always here to help. Take care, and I wish you continued success, @pdxsparky1.

July 5, 2022

It seems they are back at this again.  I received a call this morning from "Quick Books Support" saying that my QB was not updating.  Research led me here from the call back number they left on the voice mail. [Mobile number removed].  They appear to have called from  [Mobile number removed].  My phone carrier identified this number as SPAM.  

July 12, 2022

Hi,

 

I am getting a pop-up window on my desktop version of premiere. there is a number to call and they are trying to sell me on a 1000 yearly subscription to fix a corrupted file. the number i am calling is [Mobile number removed]. they say they are based in Willmington, DE. every call is picked up directly from a man with an Indian accent and it seems the same few people may be picking up the phone. when i call the posted QB support line they have no knowledge of this number or my ticket number.

Adrian_A
July 12, 2022

Hello there, rickpaone.

 

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

 

As my colleague shared above, fraudulent acts are widespread nowadays. We apply strict guidelines and practices to protect all personal and billing information.

 

The QuickBooks technical support is included in your subscription. Thus, we'll never ask for any additional payment. I recommend reporting this suspicious activity to our security team so they can verify it and take appropriate actions. I'm here to show you how.

 

  1. Go to our Privacy and Security page.
  2. Look for either the Report a fake email (or phishing) or Report technical support scams section.
  3. Click the Report a fake email or Report tech support scams button.

 

Feel free to pin these links about Intuit's service email addresses and how you can recognize our official correspondence and websites:

 

 

You can always mention my name if you need help in verifying transactions. The Community is here to protect your from any fraudulent activities.

 

July 15, 2022

I received a call from "Matthew" (had an Indian accent) regarding our Quick books account. He asked if I was the owner, I said no, he then asked for the owner and told me Quick books was alerted our account will not renew and I needed to give him a credit card number.  I took his number and the message. I immediately  knew it was a scam! 

July 15, 2022

Thank you for joining the thread, @Jacqueline11.

 

These days, fraud is all too common, so I appreciate you sharing your experience with us to alert other forum participants. 

 

Unwanted calls will come from fraudsters asking for access to your computer, personal information, or online services while posing as reputable organizations.

 

Nonetheless, I want to let you know that Intuit will only get in touch with you if you ask for a callback from our support over a problem with QuickBooks. Additionally, no personal information should be requested during outbound calls from a QuickBooks employee.

 

Also, if you receive any strange calls from anyone claiming to be from Intuit, don't hesitate to report them. To report the occurrence, go to our Online Security Center.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Go to this link: https://security.intuit.com/contact-us.
  2. Look for Report technical support scams.
  3. Click Report tech support scams.

 

You can also report any strange emails or fraudulent activities by clicking the Report a fake email (or phishing email) option.

If you need assistance from our support, please ensure the phone number is from us. I'm adding the article for your reference: Contact QuickBooks Desktop support

 

Let me know if you need any assistance with your company file. I’ll be around the corner to lend a hand if you need it. Stay safe!

July 25, 2022

I had a similar experience. Sounded like an India connection, looks like the number is a bookkeeping service in Philadelphia. The got off the phone to check with the tech and pulled up codes that said there were numerous issues syncing and that 43% of my files were corrupt. The list before they are non-retrievable is 49%. They wanted $1700 for a one time fix in 6-10 hours. For a fix and annual service to fix if it occurred again was $2300.  Then he offered a reduced fee from $1349 to $2250.  Problem is I let them into QB via Team Viewer. I changed my password and am set up to receive a code for authentication. But what did they get and what else should I do?

July 25, 2022

I appreciate you chiming in on this thread and bringing this concern to our attention, @oneandtwoequalsthree.

 

As provided by my colleagues above, these are common fraud issues. Please know that Intuit will only get in touch if you’re asking for a callback from them, over a problem with QuickBooks. Thus, we apply strict guidelines and practices to protect all of your personal information. 

 

I'd suggest reporting this suspicious activity to our Security Team to prevent it from happening again. I’ll show you how to do it: 

 

  1. Go to this link: https://security.intuit.com/contact-us.
  2. Look for Report technical support scams.
  3. Click Report tech support scams.

 

Additionally, you can report any strange emails or fraudulent activities by clicking the Report a fake email (or phishing email) option.

 

If need be, you can always reach out to our QuickBooks Desktop Support. This way, they can pull up your account in a secure environment and investigate your concern further.

 

Moreover, I’ve got this helpful article for you to review so you’ll be able to recognize official intuit correspondence and websites: Identify Suspicious Activity, Phishing Scams, and Potential Fraud.

 

You can always reply if you have any QuickBooks-related concerns. We're always here to guide and assist whenever you need help. Have a good one!

November 7, 2022

I just wanted to note that this scam is still occurring.  We just received a call from a "Quickbooks Support Team member" re: a declined credit card and offering their assistance with getting that resolved. Same as in earlier posts...Indian accent...calling from an 833 area code which shows up as "800 SERVICE" on the display...and caller asked that we contact him back at an 844 area code number.  As soon as we see what is 99.9% of the time a spam call, we let them go to voicemail and are usually surprised when they leave a message...let alone such a detailed one.