Phone Unlock Scam: $25 Becomes $75

A bbb report about a impersonation scam that cost someone $25.0. Learn how to avoid falling victim.

Source: bbb | Scam Type: Impersonation | Amount Lost: $25.0 | Date: April 02, 2026
They claim to network unlock phones. At first they say it's $25. Nothing else then after you pay thinking they are going to unlock your phone they say it's another $50 on top of the $25 you just paid. Then say they will not refund your money for what you thought was the unlock.

🛡️ How to Protect Yourself

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Verify sender email addresses carefully - scammers use similar domains

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Contact companies directly using official phone numbers

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