2025 McAfee Email Scam Alert:
Two New Variants Detected This Week
Published by: Professional Advice LLC
Date: August 5, 2025
Category: Cybersecurity | Scam Alerts | Online Safety
🛑 Overview
Professional Advice LLC is issuing an urgent cybersecurity alert to all internet users, especially small businesses and seniors, about a resurfacing McAfee email scam that has evolved and re-emerged in at least two distinct forms this week alone. This scam is part of a widespread phishing campaign designed to steal your personal data, financial information, or gain remote access to your device.
If you’ve recently received a McAfee renewal invoice, refund notice, or subscription cancellation alert—you are likely a target.
🔍 What Is the 2025 McAfee Email Scam?
The McAfee email scam is a phishing scheme in which fraudsters impersonate McAfee’s antivirus software team by sending deceptive emails that:
Look like legitimate McAfee billing notifications
Falsely claim a subscription has been auto-renewed
Encourage you to call a fake support number or click a link
Once you engage with the scammer, they’ll often attempt to:
Trick you into sharing sensitive information
Coerce you into installing malware
Use remote-access tools to gain control of your device
🔄 How the Scam Has Resurfaced (Two New Versions This Week)
Professional Advice LLC has identified two variations of the scam this week:
🔸 Version 1: Fake Renewal Invoice
Claims your McAfee subscription was renewed for $349.99
Shows a realistic invoice with McAfee branding
Includes a support phone number with “refund options”
🔸 Version 2: Urgent Cancellation Alert
Subject line: “McAfee Auto-Renewal Confirmed – Act Within 24 Hours”
Contains a download link for a “receipt” or “invoice”
Download leads to a malicious executable or spyware
Both emails used suspicious domains such as:
@mcafeesecurity-billing.com@protection-renewal247.com
🔐 Why This Scam Is Dangerous
✅ Realistic Branding: Uses logos, fonts, and layout similar to real McAfee messages
✅ Urgency Triggers: Wording like “charged today” or “cancellation window expiring”
✅ Spoofed Senders: Appears to come from McAfee but originates from fake domains
✅ AI-Generated Content: Some versions use your name or email to appear personalized
✅ Malware-Driven Links: Clicking may download keyloggers, spyware, or remote-access tools
✅ What You Should Do If You Receive the Email
DO NOT call any phone numbers provided
DO NOT click links or download attachments
DO NOT share any personal, banking, or login information
DO NOT allow remote access to your computer
🧾 How to Verify Real McAfee Communications
Only trust communications that:
Come from the official McAfee.com domain
Direct you to log into your secure McAfee account
Do not include support phone numbers in unsolicited emails
Check your account by visiting:
🔗 https://www.mcafee.com (manually typed, never clicked from an email)
Report phishing emails to:
📧 scam@mcafee.com
💡 What To Do If You Clicked or Called
If you’ve already engaged with the scam:
Run a full malware and antivirus scan on your computer
Change all passwords (especially for banking or email)
Contact your bank to report suspicious activity
Enable 2-factor authentication on all key accounts
📢 Why Professional Advice LLC Is Speaking Up
As a veteran-owned digital consulting and cybersecurity advisory firm, Professional Advice LLC is committed to protecting consumers and small business owners from online threats. With scams like these becoming more sophisticated, public awareness is essential.
We publish regular scam alerts to help safeguard the community—especially those in vulnerable groups such as older adults, small business owners, and remote workers.
🧠 Tips to Recognize Scam Emails
| 🚩 Red Flag | 🧨 What It Means |
|---|---|
| Urgent “renewal” or “auto-charge” notice | Pressure tactic to force fast action |
| Support phone number in email | Not standard practice for real tech companies |
| Request for remote access or login info | 100% scam |
| Sender address doesn’t match official domain | Always inspect the email address |
| Poor grammar or inconsistent branding | Dead giveaway of a fake message |
📈 Protecting Your Business from Phishing Threats
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur, consider a professional cybersecurity audit. Professional Advice LLC offers:
Secure website development
Phishing threat mitigation
Business email protection strategies
Employee training for scam recognition
📞 Contact us: www.pro-advice.net
