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title: "Watch out for the $499 McAfee \"Renewal\" Emails! Hey everyone, just a quick heads — by xtancerblue  on Knowasiak"
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# Post by xtancerblue  (@xtancerblue)

Watch out for the $499 McAfee "Renewal" Emails!


Hey everyone, just a quick heads-up about the McAfee Email Scam[https://www.tempemail.cc/blog/mcafee-email-scam] going around. I almost fell for one today—it looked so real, claiming I’d been charged $349 for a renewal!

PSA: Don’t call the number in the email and definitely don't download any "invoice" attachments. It's a phishing trap to get remote access to your PC.

I’ve realized these scammers get our data from random site signups. Lately, I've started using TempEmail.cc for any non-essential registrations. It’s a lifesaver for keeping your real inbox off those scammer lists. Stay safe out there!

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