"Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scam Home Categories Scamming "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scam 14 14 456 1 6y ago 2019-07-11T00:50:24-05:00 6y ago 2019-07-11T00:52:08-05:00 Online Threat Alerts Today I received the fake "McAfee renewing subscription" email below, which asked me to call telephone number 855-984-9513. I do not have McAfee installed on my computer, never has. So, do not be fooled by the scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into replying to their emails or calling the telephone number listed in the fake emails. The Fake "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" EmailFrom: Antivirus Specialist Team <info@avresellers.com>Date: July 6, 2019 at 11:50 AMSubject: Re: Thanks for purchasing Antivirus.Thank you for renewing McAfee subscription with us. Though your McAfee Subscription has been activated, your card has not been charged yet. We will initiate the charge within 24 hours.This subscription covers multiple device protection. If your PC does not have Antivirus Protection please call below number. Our experienced security engineers would install AV protection with Internet Firewall absolutely free:855-984-9513We would like to help you protect your PC, so everything runs as desired - 100% free!How it works:1. Our experienced team of technicians will gladly do the work. Call our toll free number now: 855-984-95132. Together with you we enable the activation of the software on your PC - guaranteed safe and comfortable. Quite simply by phone.3. We install antivirus security and activate Internet Firewall immediately and secure your PC - 100% free of charge.If you have questions about this purchase please reply to this email or for immediate assistance call us on: 855-984-9513.Please Note:If you don"t need you Antivirus Subscription renewed and have made this purchase in error, you may cancel it at any time by by contacting Customer Service. You can contact the customer service team by simply replying to this email.Ensuring best service to you always.Best Regards,Antivirus Specialist Team Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples on this website may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? 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Fortunately, when I received the confirmation email, I contacted my credit card company that night and they did their investigation and my $ was refunded. Please check with your credit card company, perhaps they'll do the same for you. Good luck!an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 1, 2020 at 1:07 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Porterville, California, United StatesEmail I received. I got a pop-up that stated that muy McAfee would expire today They charge me 45 dollars. They neve called back. Their email below:"Antivirus Specialist Team Thank you for renewing McAfee subscription with us. Though your McAfee Subscription has been activated, your card has not been charged yet. We will initiate the charge within 24 hours.This subscription covers multiple device protection. If your PC does not have Antivirus Protection please call below number. Our experienced security engineers would install AV protection with Internet Firewall absolutely free:833-809-8326We would like to help you protect your PC, so everything runs as desired - 100% free! How it works:1. Our experienced team of technicians will gladly do the work. Call our toll free number now: 833-809-83262. Together with you we enable the activation of the software on your PC - guaranteed safe and comfortable. Quite simply by phone.3. We install antivirus security and activate Internet Firewall immediately and secure your PC - 100% free of charge. If you have questions about this purchase please reply to this email or for immediate assistance call us on: 833-809-8326.Please Note:If you don"t need you Antivirus Subscription renewed and have made this purchase in error, you may cancel it at any time by by contacting Customer Service. You can contact the customer service team by simply replying to this email.Ensuring best service to you always.Best Regards,Antivirus Specialist Team"They got my credit card number. I called back and they told me they would sent me an email to cancel the order.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 1, 2020 at 6:08 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" ScaminfoCancel your card and get a new one to prevent further unwanted charges.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 31, 2019 at 7:21 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" ScaminfoHere is another scam----- Original Message -----From: "Windows Repair" To: "Windows Repair" Sent: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:55:46 0000Subject:McAfee Urgent ReminderDo not leave your device unprotected against the latest threats. Renew your subscription now to stay protected. Click on :RENEW NOW!Good for 12 months.Premium antivirus, identity and privacy protection for your PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets—all in one subscription!Identity Theft Protection*Award-Winning Antivirus, now with Ransom GuardSafe Web BrowsingOur cloud-based threat analysis keeps you protected against viruses, now including ransomware, without slowing you down.McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee, LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright ©2019 McAfee, LLCan anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userOct 26, 2019 at 1:34 PM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United StatesI provided my VISA information thinking I was paying the $39.99 renewal fee. Afterwards, I was a little suspicious and thought it could have been a scam. What can I do now?
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 13, 2020 at 1:04 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Tampa, Florida, United StatesI fell for the same scam and they got me for $49.95.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userApr 8, 2020 at 6:56 PM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States"It looked so real!" Fortunately, when I received the confirmation email, I contacted my credit card company that night and they did their investigation and my $ was refunded. Please check with your credit card company, perhaps they'll do the same for you. Good luck!
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userMar 1, 2020 at 1:07 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Porterville, California, United StatesEmail I received. I got a pop-up that stated that muy McAfee would expire today They charge me 45 dollars. They neve called back. Their email below:"Antivirus Specialist Team Thank you for renewing McAfee subscription with us. Though your McAfee Subscription has been activated, your card has not been charged yet. We will initiate the charge within 24 hours.This subscription covers multiple device protection. If your PC does not have Antivirus Protection please call below number. Our experienced security engineers would install AV protection with Internet Firewall absolutely free:833-809-8326We would like to help you protect your PC, so everything runs as desired - 100% free! How it works:1. Our experienced team of technicians will gladly do the work. Call our toll free number now: 833-809-83262. Together with you we enable the activation of the software on your PC - guaranteed safe and comfortable. Quite simply by phone.3. We install antivirus security and activate Internet Firewall immediately and secure your PC - 100% free of charge. If you have questions about this purchase please reply to this email or for immediate assistance call us on: 833-809-8326.Please Note:If you don"t need you Antivirus Subscription renewed and have made this purchase in error, you may cancel it at any time by by contacting Customer Service. You can contact the customer service team by simply replying to this email.Ensuring best service to you always.Best Regards,Antivirus Specialist Team"They got my credit card number. I called back and they told me they would sent me an email to cancel the order.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 1, 2020 at 6:08 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" ScaminfoCancel your card and get a new one to prevent further unwanted charges.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoDec 31, 2019 at 7:21 AM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" ScaminfoHere is another scam----- Original Message -----From: "Windows Repair" To: "Windows Repair" Sent: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:55:46 0000Subject:McAfee Urgent ReminderDo not leave your device unprotected against the latest threats. Renew your subscription now to stay protected. Click on :RENEW NOW!Good for 12 months.Premium antivirus, identity and privacy protection for your PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets—all in one subscription!Identity Theft Protection*Award-Winning Antivirus, now with Ransom GuardSafe Web BrowsingOur cloud-based threat analysis keeps you protected against viruses, now including ransomware, without slowing you down.McAfee and the McAfee logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of McAfee, LLC or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Copyright ©2019 McAfee, LLC
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userOct 26, 2019 at 1:34 PM by "Renewing McAfee Subscription by Antivirus Specialist Team" Scaman anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United StatesI provided my VISA information thinking I was paying the $39.99 renewal fee. Afterwards, I was a little suspicious and thought it could have been a scam. What can I do now?