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.
Cloud Storage Scam Emails and Record-Breaking Fraud Losses: This Week in Scams
Apr 17, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
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...
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...
Brittany’s Scam Story: Eras Tour Chaos
Brittany C., a dedicated teacher, had been planning a special night for months. After saving up steadily,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Seeing is Believing is Out the Window’: What to Learn From the Al Roker AI Deepfake Scam
Al Roker never had a heart attack. He doesn’t have hypertension. But if you watched a recent...
How to Spot Phishing Emails and Scams
There are plenty of phish in the sea. Millions of bogus phishing emails land in millions of...
How to Delete Your Data from 23andMe and Protect Your Privacy
The collapse of genetic testing giant 23andMe has raised serious privacy concerns for millions of people who...
Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
It’s time to get those tax forms ready. But as users prepare to file, scammers prepare to take advantage of...
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
It started with a DM. For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with...
