Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Warns Of Scam Disguised As Auto-Renewal Of Identity Theft Protection S ...

Reno NV

28 May, 2021

6:06 PM

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Press release from Washoe County Sheriff: Sarah Johns May 27, 2021 - 2:24PM PR #: 2021-76 Date Issued: May 27, 2021 - 2:24PM For Immediate Release Washoe County Sheriff's Office warns of scam disguised as auto-renewal of identity theft protection software Contact: Sarah Johns Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office: 775-785-6235 Cell: 775-391-0407 Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detectives are warning the public of a phishing email scam. Potential victims are sent an email which appears to be from McAfee Total Protection, an antivirus internet security software. The email states that the person has been automatically renewed at a cost of nearly $300 which will be reflected on the potential victim's bank account within 24 hours. If the person does not wish for their subscription to the fake McAfee Total Protection, they are directed to call the cancellation department or billing helpline number. This press release was produced by Washoe County Sheriff. The views expressed here are the author's own.