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Brittany’s Scam Story: Eras Tour Chaos
Brittany C., a dedicated teacher, had been planning a special night for months. After saving up steadily, she landed four...
Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con
Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in Dallas. Even without...
Bradley’s Scam Story: New Dad vs Fake IRS Call
Bradley K. was a brand-new dad, sleep-deprived and juggling life with a newborn, when he received a phone call that...
How to Tell If Your Phone Has Been Hacked and What to Do
Learn the signs of a hacked phone so you can act quickly and protect your data. Discover tips to secure your phone from hackers and prevent future attacks.
This Week in Scams: $16.6 Billion Lost, Deepfakes Rise, and Google Email Scams Emerge
Welcome to the first edition of This Week in Scams, a new weekly series from McAfee breaking down the latest...
Interviewing for a Job? Spot a Scam with These Questions
Job scams are on the rise. And asking the right questions can help steer you clear of them. That rise...
“Pay to Get Paid” – The New Job Scam That’s Raking in Millions Right Now
How does this job offer sound? When you pay, you get paid. Sounds fishy, right? In fact, it’s one of...
Stolen with a Click: The Booming Business of PayPal Scams
In today’s digital age, online payment platforms like PayPal have become essential tools for our everyday transactions. Unfortunately, they’ve also...
Best Ways to Check for a Trojan on Your PC
Trojan horse malware was recently in the news after researchers discovered that an email contained an innocent-looking .pdf file attachment....
Your Phone Is the #1 Target in a New Wave of IRS Scams, McAfee Finds
As Tax Day looms and last-minute taxpayers feel the pressure, a surge of IRS scams is on the rise. Research...
