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Writer's pictureGib Davis

Phishing emails - Be on your guard!

Updated: Aug 28

I personally received this email below, which was quite well-crafted, informing me that my McAfee subscription was due for renewal and that I would be charged $170 if I didn't contact them to cancel. Some individuals might feel alarmed and call the provided number to inquire about the charge, but it's crucial to exercise caution. This is a typical phishing scheme. Phishing is the deceitful practice of sending emails or other messages claiming to be from reputable companies with the intention of tricking individuals into disclosing personal information like passwords and credit card details. Although the email may appear genuine at first glance, upon closer inspection, several red flags become apparent:

  • First off, look at the header. This is coming from an email address of mcafeeservice.rd@gmail.com. Clearly McAfee does not send emails from a Gmail account.

  • They also send "my invoice" to multiple people. Need I say more.

  • Next, they did not personalize it to me, it went to "Dear User".

  • Looks like they did not include a link to click so as to try and not make it look suspicious but instead went with a phone number. Just as dangerous folks.

  • Note the grammatical errors.

  • Finally, I don't have a McAfee account, so there's that.

Please do not be fooled by these attempts and always be diligent. Cyber Crime is on the rise, don't become their next victim.

Image of a false invoice used in phishing attacks
Actual Email I Received

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