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The "McAfee Total Protection Order Confirmation" email below, which asks recipients to call the fake McAfee customer service telephone number: 1-833-257-7571, is a scam. The fake email is being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into giving them access to their computers, and stealing their account credentials, personal and financial information.
From: Notification terrymoyle860@gmail.comSent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:54:58 AMSubject: Order ConfirmationMcAfeeInvoice ID: 5888MCAF3368B5414For any querry please contact our support team +1(833)257-7571.700 St, 19 E,TX 75024, USADate: 19/06/2021INVOICE: –QuantityDescriptionUnite priceAmount1McAfee® Total Protection, 1 Device, 1 Yr Subscription(Includes: Premium antivirus, safe web browsing and PC optimizations.)$249.49$300.00Tax ( 6.25 % )$ 49.99Total$ 349.99Purchase Order Details:We charged you $ 349.99 for the 12-month subscription of the above services. Our technical and billing team tried to contact you on your registered number. Deduction of your amount will appear on your account within 24 hours.If your concern is regarding to cancellation or activation of these services. Please contact to our customer support team at +1(833)257-7571 within 24 hours.For more information please contact on our given number.Thanks again!We look forward to serving you for many years to come.Please read Terms and Conditions.
From: Notification terrymoyle860@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 10:54:58 AM
Subject: Order Confirmation
McAfee
Invoice ID: 5888MCAF3368B5414
For any querry please contact our support team +1(833)257-7571.
700 St, 19 E,
TX 75024, USA
Date: 19/06/2021
INVOICE: –
Quantity
Description
Unite price
Amount
1
McAfee® Total Protection, 1 Device, 1 Yr Subscription
(Includes: Premium antivirus, safe web browsing and PC optimizations.)
$249.49
$300.00
Tax ( 6.25 % )
$ 49.99
Total
$ 349.99
Purchase Order Details:
We charged you $ 349.99 for the 12-month subscription of the above services. Our technical and billing team tried to contact you on your registered number. Deduction of your amount will appear on your account within 24 hours.
If your concern is regarding to cancellation or activation of these services. Please contact to our customer support team at +1(833)257-7571 within 24 hours.
For more information please contact on our given number.
Thanks again!
We look forward to serving you for many years to come.
Please read Terms and Conditions.
5
1(833)791-4203 is another number being used by scammers.
Received this scam: "View Your Online Subscription Renew - Full Detail In Your Mail Box PAID Receipt. McAfee US Your Invoice No :- MC32665178 Good Morning Dear, Thank you for using McAfee LLC. Your Billing Details Shipping Mode : Online Delivery (Email) Payment Mode : Auto Charge. Validity : 2 Years We have charged you for the initiating the most recent protection on your PC. This network protection will be initiated for 2 years. Your Product Details Product Name McAfee PC Protection Total Amount $449.79 Transaction Date October 24, 2022 Product Code (MC/478934) Order Status Delivered Quantity 1 (2 Years) If you wish to claim a REFUND, kindly Contact our Billing Department as soon as possible You can reach us at : 1 (518) 282-4674 You have a right to withdraw from your purchase and request a refund within 24 hours from the date of purchase. Please reach our customer support and follow the instructions to recieve a refund for your purchase."
I received this scam: "From: _donotreply_ Date: 2/18/22 6:53 AM (GMT-05:00) Subject: 653543543_Upgrade Processed Dear Customer, Order # 03983-J39 Your subscription with McAfee has been renewed today. Amount has been directly debited from your Bank Account and it will reflect in your account statement within 24-48 hours. If you are happy with McAfee services. Don't forget to give a feedback. Product Details: McAfee® Total Protection Quantity: 1 Tenure: 1 year Renewal Amount: $279.90 (for 1 PC) If you do not wish to renew the subscription please contact our cancellation department immediately and get back your refund @ Terms and Conditions: The payment has been cleared and will appear in the accounts statement within 24-48 hours. You are receiving this notice because you are enrolled with McAfee® Total Protection & your subscription has been auto-renewed. However, if you do not wish to continue with the service or want a refund of this amount. Kindly contact our helpline number"
I got this kind of email today and I called the ph# 844 483 1499 given on the email, it was so noisy call center in different country.The guy asked me to go to the site teamviewer something and wanted to view my laptop, I found it suspicion and canceled the call. Its a scam, I responded to the email saying I did not sign up for the services and cancel and refund my account, hope nothing happens to my laptop.
I got this today:Auto Debit Alert! Your one-time payment was successful.Order ConfirmationThanks for trusting McAfee, Your Order Confirmation is #CS1290430786Order received on Friday, June 25, 2021Order SummaryMcAfee® Total ProtectionStarts: Friday, June 25, 2021Expires: Friday, June 24, 2022$249 for 1 yearyou saved $50 on your 1st term subscription.Current renewal price $300/yrSubtotal:$249.99Sales Tax$4.87Total: $254.86Note: If you did not place this order please call us on 1(855) 443-8314 to report this to our fraud protection team.