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Keep It Real: How McAfee Is Using AI to Fight AI—and End Scam Stigma
Was that spinning head a mistake—or the whole point? When McAfee dropped a new digital ad showing a woman lounging...
Introducing Scam Stories: A McAfee Campaign to End Scam Stigma
When Grey’s Anatomy actor Chris Carmack and musician Erin Slaver tried to order custom patio cushions from what seemed like...
Introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector – Now Included in All Core Plans
In today’s online world, scams are everywhere—and they’re harder to spot than ever. From sophisticated phishing texts and deepfake videos...
Cory’s Scam Story: A Fake Text Nearly Took His Identity
Cory considers himself pretty cautious. But like millions of people juggling packed schedules, one click on a hectic day proved...
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 Smartphone Has Been Hacked
Something’s not right. Maybe your phone is losing its charge way too quickly. Or one day it suddenly starts turning itself off and on again. Perhaps it’s running hot, so hot it’s hard to hold. Signs like these could mean that your smartphone’s been hacked. The good news is that ...
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...
