‘Your devices could be at risk’: how McAfee antivirus scams trade on fear Criminals are using sophisticated fake emails, often citing urgent renewal notices and substantial discounts, to trick McAfee customers into revealing their financial information. These fraudulent emails may contain inconsistent grammar, obscure sender addresses, and links to fake websites designed to harvest data. McAfee advises users to never call phone numbers from renewal notices and to always verify subscription status by directly logging into McAfee.com.

• 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.