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Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Scam Disguised As Auto-Renewal Of Identity Theft Protection S ...
Potential victims are sent an email which appears to be from McAfee Total Protection, an antivirus internet security software. The email ...
Sarah Johns
May 27, 2021 - 2:24PM
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PR #:
2021-76
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Date Issued:
May 27, 2021 - 2:24PM
For Immediate Release
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office warns of scam disguised as auto-renewal of identity theft protection software
Contact:
Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235
Cell: 775-391-0407
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detectives are warning the public of a phishing email scam.
Potential victims are sent an email which appears to be from McAfee Total Protection, an antivirus internet security software. The email states that the person has been automatically renewed at a cost of nearly $300 which will be reflected on the potential victim’s bank account within 24 hours. If the person does not wish for their subscription to the fake McAfee Total Protection, they are directed to call the cancellation department or billing helpline number.
This press release was produced by Washoe County Sheriff. The views expressed here are the author’s own.