Email Scam “McAfee Security” txt attachment
Below is an email I got recently. The email was blank but it had a TXT attachment (copied below) THIS IS A SCAM – It’s a Phishing attempt. Don’t fall for it!!!
Be aware of these types of phishing scams so you don’t fall for them. The purpose of course is to make the person think “WTF! They are charging me $400!? I didn’t order McAfee Security. Its a mistake! I better call them and tell them to fix this! “
Its that part about CALLING THE NUMBER – which is the whole point of the scam.
If you do call that “Customer Help Center” number, you will probably be talking to a call center, maybe in India or elsewhere, where the person helping fix this “mistake” for an “instant refund” will ask you for information (name, address, maybe your credit card number, etc)
The scammers want you to call them. DON’T CALL THEM whatever you do.
What should you do? Nothing! Just ignore these types of emails, no matter how “scary” they seem. Just mark them as Spam (check the return email address too, its not really from McAfee). Why did you get this? Well, your email address is out there, it was harvested, and that’s why you get these phishing attempt emails.
(content of the text attachment sent with the blank email)
Dear Member Your Subscription with McAfee Security will Auto Renew Today and USD 419.04 is about to be debited from your account by Today. The Debited Amount will be reflected within the next 24 Hrs in your statement. In case of any further clarifications or block the auto-renewal service please reach out Customer Help Center. Order ID: 828279333 Invoice Number: JSYTDY378394 Description Quantity Unit Price Total McAfee Service (One Year Subscription) Subtotal USD 419.04 Sales Tax USD 0.00 Total USD 419.04 If you didn't authorize this Charge or want to cancel this order? To cancel & get an instant refund of your annual subscription, please contact our customer care : +1 865 551 9399 Thanks and regards, McAfee
