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‘Your devices could be at risk’: how McAfee antivirus scams trade on fear
Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data
TL;DR
- Fake McAfee emails are being used by criminals to harvest financial details.
- Scammers use urgency, such as expiring protection and large discounts, to pressure victims.
- Fake emails may contain inconsistent grammar, obscure sender addresses, and links to fraudulent websites.
- McAfee states they will never ask you to call a phone number in an email or text.
- Users should always log in directly to McAfee.com to verify subscription and renewal status.
- Report fraudulent emails to McAfee and your email provider.