Attempt to get McAfee renewed that I don't have for $299.00 from my checking account. Did I call no. I looked it up online by the phone number it gave me.
Received a text saying I have a Alert: Dear user, your service is about to auto-renew. View details & more: https://ebilling.tech/bill/ or contact us at +1 832-838-1164. McAfee scam. They wanted to charge my checking account $299. Called number. No answer
Received text advising my account was compromised and they were billing me $299 for McAfee. When I called person answered 'hello', first clue not McAfee, then when I said I was checking with my credit card company he hung up. SCAM - be careful!
Sept. 16, 2021...got a text...said they were from McAfee...said someone had hacked my checking account for $299... asked me to go onto my computer to stop the transaction...DO NOT RESPOND!
Saying they are McAfee and they have charged $499 for 5 years of security
Scam. Said I was charged $499.99 for antivirus subscription, but if I call I could get a full refund.
Used in email attempting for scam
Scam call from 832-838-1164
FTC Data
At least 1 consumer from New Jersey reported phone number 832-838-1164 to the Federal Trade Commission. 0% of complaints reported the call or text message as a robocall or recorded message. The last complaint was on February 24, 2021.
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Received a text (from 888-686-3072) claiming they're McAfee (they spelled it mcafe). This is the following text. "Your mcafe security subscription is about expired. It will be renewed today. View details at the following link (link)