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You open your inbox and see a message titled "Payment order settled" with an official-looking invoice from Geek Squad. At first glance, it looks legitimate. It includes your email address and even a phone number for help. That is exactly what happened when I received one of these messages this week.

This new Geek Squad scam email is designed to make you panic, call the fake number and share sensitive information before realizing it is a trap. Before you know it, your curiosity could turn into a costly mistake, so let's look at the red flags to watch for and how you can protect yourself.

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