Privacy & Identity Protection
Identity theft has evolved far beyond just credit card fraud and unfortunately is a rapidly growing crime. McAfee Identity Protection blogs cover preventative measures related to scams, phishing, and ransomware. Read the latest blogs for tips to protect your identity and privacy.
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Mar 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
This Week in Scams: How Jules Lost $80K in a Romance Scam
It’s Friday the 13th, but you have nothing to fear online if you’re scam-savvy and well protected....
This Week in Scams: Big Game Betting Scams and Fake Ticket Traps
This is a special edition of This Week in Scams, focused on one of the biggest scam magnets of the...
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Tax season creates a rare and dangerous overlap: Americans are sharing their most sensitive personal information at...
This Week in Scams: Dating App Breaches, TikTok Data, Grubhub Extortion
A wave of phishing cyberattacks hit Bumble, Match, Panera, and CrunchBase, while Grubhub confirms a breach and TikTok updates its...
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2 phishing scams spike during tax season. Learn how IRS phishing scams work, how to spot phishing...
Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams
Harry Styles tickets are on sale. And scammers know it. Learn ticket scam red flags and the most common types...
Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers
Still getting spam calls after blocking numbers? Learn why it happens and the practical steps that actually help reduce unwanted...
McAfee Report: In the AI Slop Era, Americans Spend Weeks Each Year Questioning What’s Real
New research shows Americans spend nearly 3 full workweeks a year determining whether what they're looking at online is real...
Today’s Microsoft Outage Explained and Why it Triggers a Scam Playbook
Microsoft reported a brief Outlook outage today. Here’s what happened, what’s been fixed, and why phishing attempts often follow major...
This Week in Scams: Fake Brand Messages and Account Takeovers
This week in scams, social engineering sits at the center of several major headlines, from investment platform breaches to social...
Google Ends Dark Web Report. What That Means and How to Stay Safe
Google has officially discontinued its Dark Web Report, the tool that alerted users when their personal information appeared in...
How to Spot a Fake GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Before You Buy
“I thought I was getting a trusted weight-loss medication, but instead, I ended up sick and scammed....
