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Delays turned into excuses, messages went unanswered, and the seller\u2019s account eventually disappeared\u2014along with their money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was a scam. And like so many others, they were left frustrated, embarrassed, and unsure of what to do next.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Now, Chris and Erin are sharing their story\u2014not just to warn others, but to help launch Scam Stories, a McAfee-led movement to end the stigma around being scammed, remind people that it can happen to anyone, and help keep everyone safer online.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Real People, Real Stories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scammers win when we stay silent. At McAfee, we believe speaking out about your experience is a brave way to support your community and help others stay safe from scams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built-in partnership with <\/span><b>FightCybercrime.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>Scam Stories <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movement invites people to share their scam experiences, end the stigma around being scammed, and build a more informed, supportive community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Chris and Erin aren\u2019t the only ones speaking up. Our campaign features stories from everyday people who\u2019ve been scammed\u2014and are now helping others by sharing what happened.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These scams happened fast\u2014and could happen to anyone. Each one involved tactics that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/\"><b>McAfee Scam Detector is designed to catch<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brittany<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an elementary school teacher, lost Taylor Swift tickets after clicking a phishing email that looked like a ticket confirmation. Scam Detector could have flagged the email as suspicious and warned her before she engaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a wellness coach, tapped a convincing text that appeared to be from his mobile provider. Almost instantly, scammers hijacked his number and shut him out of his accounts. Scam Detector\u2019s text scanning could have alerted him to the malicious link before he clicked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Henry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a college student, was tricked by a fake concert ticket seller on social media. The message looked urgent and real\u2014but Scam Detector could have flagged the text as suspicious due to common scam language and pressure for fast payment, before it reached him.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bradley<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a sleep-deprived new dad, received a threatening call from someone posing as the IRS. When they followed up with a phishing email, he panicked\u2014and sent nearly $1,000. Scam Detector could have flagged the impersonation and helped him pause before acting.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These stories are powerful reminders that scam prevention starts with awareness. And when people share what happened, it helps others recognize red flags and feel less alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why We Partnered With FightCybercrime.org<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FightCybercrime.org is a nonprofit dedicated to helping people recognize, report, and recover from cybercrime. Their tools, educational materials, and survivor support network make them an ideal partner in our mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together with FightCybercrime.org, we\u2019ll be expanding online safety education \u2014and helping more people recover from scams with real support.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of our collaboration, <\/span><b>McAfee is donating $50,000 worth of protection products to individuals going through FightCybercrime.org\u2019s recovery programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to the staff and volunteers who support them every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Let\u2019s End the Stigma, Together<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At McAfee, we believe that scam protection isn\u2019t just about tools\u2014it\u2019s about empowering people with knowledge and support. And that starts by ending the stigma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Scam Stories<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is here to change the narrative\u2014from shame to strength. With help from public figures like Chris and Erin, and brave individuals across the country, we\u2019re turning painful moments into teachable ones\u2014and helping everyone stay safer online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Get Involved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">McAfee is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-stories\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collecting scam stories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and encouraging people to share their experiences on social media using #MyScamStory and #KeepItReal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-stories\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scam Stories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hub to share your scam story\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use #MyScamStory and #KeepItReal on social media\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow along as we amplify survivor voices and help others stay safer\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more and join the movement at<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-stories\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-stories<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one should feel alone or ashamed after being scammed. 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