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McAfee earns a 1.3-star rating from 2 reviews and 493 complaints, indicating that most cybersecurity users are dissatisfied with their protection.

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1:41 pm UTC

McAfee David Johnson

David Johnson, representing McAfee

Phone number: [protected]

Ref number: [protected]

Refund: $389

April 24, I got a phone call from David Johnson, located in Seattle, claiming to work for MacAfee regarding online access 2022. He wanted me to download TeamViewer so he could help me remove my access to MacAfee online access 2022. He also told me that I have a refund of $389 coming to me. He asked if I had other account than with Chase bank and told him no. Today April 29, 2022, I called David two times on April 26 to get this worked out, but no luck. As of today April 29, 2022, I have not received my refund. Please investigate this man.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

Brynjar Halldorsson

Email address: [protected]@gmail.com

Desired outcome: Investigation

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4:18 pm UTC

McAfee Mcafee

Mcafee just took money from my account and I do not remember subscribing to auto renewal.I am a struggling student in South Africa.They just took my whole allowance.I purchased the antivirus last year.I did not get any notification that I subscribed nor did I authorize the transaction.

Desired outcome: I would like to be refunded.

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Update by Brandon Phillips
Apr 26, 2022 8:49 am UTC

On 24 April.McAfee took money from my account.It seems like I signed up for an auto renewal unknowingly.They took all my money from my account.I tried calling them but they do not reply.What should I do.I want a refund because this is all unexpected.

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3:54 pm UTC

McAfee Total protection

I placed on order for McAfee Total Protection for $29.99. I was trying to pay for a Verizon 12 phone for 97.03 for fees, etc. I tried 10 times and it would not go through. I called my bank and they said they didn't see any attempts. So it was Verizon, Verizon checked and stated it was not them.

So after calming down, I realized I just installed McAfee. I called McAfee and told them something is wrong, give me the money back, this was in about 1 day. I was told, I think by mistake, there were serious issues with the software, so the tech, deleted it off of my account. When she made the statement about the flaws, I asked why would you sell a product when you knew there were problems, of course no answer.

When I first looked all my user names and passwords were gone. My Dell laptop got destroyed. I think I might have about 1/3 use.

No Excel, Word, PPT, Acrobat Pro, etc. This has been going on since around April 3 or 11th. on the 22nd my One Drive disappeared.

They did refund my money. I keep getting IM on FB asking what they can do to help, I said nothing. Then when I wanted to capture the whole text message a lot of data was missing, maybe they deleted it or just rand out of space.

I im'ed this morning asking to provide me the whole chat session and asked to speak to a supervisor, no one has contacted me. I verified my name, email and home address, then the tech said you "have to give me a credit card # before I can transfer you". I said no but he kept asking. I told him you do not need my credit card # for me to be transferred.

I hung up, spoke to a guy named Neil, told him that guy asked for my credit card #, 4 times, he said we don't ask for that. So I requested a supervisor to call me back, I was told sometime today, so another day I can't go run my errands.

Desired outcome: I want the whole chat dialogue sent to me, I am not worried about money, unless if they want to pay me $15 an hour for all the hours I have been on the phone with them. Other people are also getting scammed, look at the McAfee FB posts.

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6:28 pm UTC

McAfee Money pattempted to be removed on a cash app card

Hello, I have an active account for McAfee Total Protection. Yesterday McAfee attempted to remove 84$ and some change from my cash app. Luckily there was no money in this account. I have had trouble with McAfee Total protection and someone breaching my account. My account is up for renewal 12/2022

Desired outcome: Find where this charge came from!!

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5:17 pm UTC
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McAfee Mcafee security

I have paid $59.50 on3/20/22 it has been deducted from bank account on 3/20/22 [protected] [protected] TX MCAFEE WWW MCAFEE 5968

Please quit interfering with my computer saying Mcafee has expired.

I'm really tired of it !

Goldie Ling

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9:30 am UTC
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McAfee Auto renewal $299.99 for McAfee® Total Protection-email received

Received the following email, yesterday 4/14/22:

NVOICE MAC011418 DETAILS

We have received your order.

We are much obliged to inform you that your order has been auto-renewed. We have charged you an amount of $299.99 for McAfee® Total Protection.

You can call our customer service team for a refund- +[protected]

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Notes:

1. Your account has been auto-debited and the charge will appear on your bank account in the next 24 hours.

2. Please retain the copy of Invoice as the proof of your service for 1 year. If you have any questions or queries about your order then see the help document!

Steve R Hughes

Billing Team

+[protected]

Desired outcome: A generic "leave a message" is on the above phone number. This a fake email that I noticed is also being sent to other people. Hopefully, it can be stopped!

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3:17 pm UTC

McAfee renewal for mcaffee

Oaremz Cooper

Attachments

Apr 11, 2022, 9:28 AM (1 day ago)

to bcc: me

HELLO

THANKS & REGARDS TEAM MCAFEE

Attachments area

Desired outcome: stop sender from sending out any more fraudulent emails

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1:23 pm UTC

McAfee Billing statement - mcafee premium services

I received an email from Donnellf Minhf on April 1 2020. The email shows an order ID number and states that "We have successfully processed your payment of $599" for "McAfee premium service plan".

I can't begin to tell you how concerning this is coming from a company that is supposed to protect my computer and you've been hacked!

The phone number on the billing statement is [protected] and states is was sent via McAfee 2022 USA BILLING TEAM (see attached).

PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS

Judy Dunham

Desired outcome: Funds returned, free McAfee computer protection for the next 5 years.

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2:42 pm UTC

McAfee computer locked up unless i renewed

Got notice my computer was infected and the I had to download the newest version of Mcafee. I could't do anything, it was locked. I downloaded and it seemed to be fixed. HOWEVER my subscription did't expire until next month. So Why didn't my current subscription fix the issue? I am not happy about the way this was done! Was I scammed, I have received lots of e-mails from Mcaffe confirming the new subscription so it seems legit. YOU TELL ME!

Desired outcome: WANT TO KNOW IF I WAS SCAMMED

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John ROK
Abingdon, US
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Jun 24, 2022 7:14 pm UTC
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I purchased a new laptop 4 months ago, i guess it came with McAfee, which I do not use, past experience leaves no doubt this company is not capable or interested in security. Anyway I now get pop up messages, at least 4 everytime I start my computer. They are from McAfee and the messages are very threatening. I have to shut down sometimes to get rid of them. All the messages want me to renew as my services has expired. DO NOT EVER PURCHASE FROM McAFEE.

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KLKELLY303
US
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May 24, 2022 2:14 am UTC
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Yes, I just shared my experience and have to wait for an approval. I am from Tucson as well and will not be using or recommending McAfee to anyone.

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KLKELLY303
US
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May 24, 2022 2:12 am UTC
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Hi John,

Wanted to share my experience since I live in Tucson as well.

I have been on the phone five times this month over the VPN service and tonight called just after 10pm & ended up with Vanessa Rojano who took control over my computer to troubleshoot the same problem. I had to repeatedly said "Hello, are you still there?", she came back to phone giggling and told me my technical issues were due to not be enrolled in Automatically Renewal Subscription, since my service expires Jun 2022. After stating to her that you needed to take control over my computer & then make the suggestion that I need to pay to get my computer back and the VPN service? Sounds like I'm being issued a Ransom Threat and she hung up on me. Called back got Norm from the Philippines who after asking for a manager says I should get a call back in 24-48 hours. I would never recommend McAfee to anyone.

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Madaboutitagain!
San Jose, US
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Aug 08, 2022 12:42 pm UTC
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Replying to comment of KLKELLY303

My name is Phil. They kept telling me I have a virus renew now! They kept emailing me virus found! I finally called online and I talked to somebody and told them to do not renew it and I don’t want it anymore and they just charged my account $139 this morning. Highway robbery they’re forcing you to use their service and if you do anything about it they send something to her computer to disable it like they did mine I had to buy a new one

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2:23 pm UTC

McAfee Anti-virus

McAfee anti-virus completly blocked all of my downloads, even though I wasn't subscribed. I tried uninstalling the McAfee Web Advisior multiple times but it would'nt uninstall. I had to end up deleting all of the program files for it to allow downloads again. In additon, it kept popping up saying that I did not have an active subscription, even though I turned it off repeatedly, thinking I might re-activate at one point. I completely un-installed it after that. In additon, while I was using it, it would keep changing my default search engine without my permission. I will not buy McAfee again, and do not recommend it to anyone.

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5:47 pm UTC
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McAfee Billing department

I received this receipt this morning, I do not want to renew at this price. I called this number [protected]) like the paper says to cancel the renewal. I talked to somebody supposedly named Wesley Kingston. I don't believe that is a real name since he had a heavy Indian accent. He was not helpful so I asked for his supervisor. A man got on the phone telling me he was the supervisor and would not tell me his name. I believe it was the same person because he didn't sound any different from the 1st person. He was extremely rude and did not want to deal with me. It sounded like he was following a script because he kept asking me the same questions over and over. He wanted to know if I was in front of a computer and I told him no at least 5 times. I was at work and all I had was my cell phone. After going thru this multiple times I asked to talk to his supervisor. He said he was the highest you could go. He finally said the charge was on my Visa card. I explained to him multiple times that I had more than 1 Visa card. He would not give me any information as to which card it was. He kept talking over me and would not listen to me. I finally had to raise my voice to get him to stop talking over me. At that point he said he wasn't going to cancel the charge and became even more rude. At that point I disconnected the call and called my Visa accounts and had them refuse any charges from McAfee.

Dear, Mark Bradley

Your order has been Purchased

Thanks for using McAfee Computer Protection Plan for the last 3 Years.

Your Subscription has been auto-renewed and your account /card has been debited by $399.99.

If you wish to cancel this subscription, then Contact our Billing Department+[protected]

The billing details given below:

Invoice No

Description

Amount

670092

Anti Malwares Security

$499.99

Lic No: (TR978E5DE679YW6S0040)

[protected]@

$100.00

Total Cost

$399.99

If you have any questions about your bill contact us. This email confirms payment

For the McAfee listed above.

You may contact the Customer Care for a full refund within 24 hours.

Desired outcome: I want a written and verbal apology. I want the charge removed off of my Visa card.

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4:06 pm UTC
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McAfee Mcafee safe connect

I have had McAfee all access for years. Now I keep getting notices to purchase more VPN safe connect protection because I have used up my data protection for the month. How did I use all of my data protection for the month when the month just started?

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11:29 am UTC

McAfee Someone trying to charge me 499 for your service

Recieved an email saying thank you for your order and charging my accout for 499 an change they used a number [protected]. I hope this does not get charged to my accout, They are using your name and logo and representing thwem selves as you and not sure what I should do?

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9:46 am UTC
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McAfee 1 year subscription failed but payment debited

Patronage : Manoj Chauhan

Mobile : [protected]

Email:- [protected]@gmail.com

Laptop: Lenovo

Complain:- I renewed my McAfee 1 year subscription through McAfee site on dated 05/04/2022 at 6:32pm. The payment was done through ICICI Rubyx credit card. The amount of Rs.299/- deducted from my credit card but the redemption code of McAfee 1 year subscription has not been received.

kindly activate my 1 year McAfee subscription by sending activation code at my email:- [protected]@gmail.com as soon as possible.

Desired outcome: kindly activate my 1 year McAfee subscription by sending activation code at my email:- [protected]@gmail.com as soon as possible. ORREFUND BY FEE

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1:50 pm UTC

McAfee mcafee internet security

Purchased Mcafee Internet security from yourselves Followed instruction for item as per instructions Received email to say "Thank you for activating " However still being bombarded by pop up messages saying that I am still at risk Therefore don't know what else to do Please help

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1:10 pm UTC

McAfee Spoofing email for McAfee Antivirus subscription

Please advise what to do with this fraudulent email. Thank you, Wendy Padob

[protected]@yahoo.com, 212.614-0366

----- Forwarded Message -----

From: McAfee Support Team

To: "[protected]@yahoo.com"

Sent: Monday, April 4, 2022, 12:53:50 PM EDT

Subject: We have been trying to contact you to adjust your subscription

Last Call: Wpcreative,Your McAfee Subscription expired Today, Renew Now!

Your Computer Might be At Risk ☠|❌ Renew McAfee Antivirus

1-Year Total Protection Software (FOR 5-Devices) $29.99 | 2Yr 10-Devices $35..

Save upto 67%.

Click Here To Get It Now

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7:46 am UTC
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McAfee 1) McAfee anti virus protection 2) MacAfee help proceedures

1) I have recently re-installed McAfee anti-virus software (following installation of a new hard disc). It has previously worked well for years but now I get multiple pop-up warnings that my computer is at risk. Virus scan and updating are set to auto.

2) I have used McAfee chat facility to try to resolve the above problem and get given a reference number but receive no help after that.

Desired outcome: 1) assurance that my computer is protected2) stop pop up warnings

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4:55 pm UTC

McAfee Virus McFee sent to my cell phone

My phone is taken over by a virus, saying I need to buy McAfee to get it removed. I paid another company to have it removed, then it came back.

Desired outcome: Can you get it off my phone? [protected]

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1:33 pm UTC
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DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH MCAFEE. As of today, 4-2-2022 I have gotten yet another email from mcafee telling me they have accepted my request for a refund and it will be 3 weeks to process a check. I responded that I do not want a check, I do not trust them. Want a credit to the cc used for the original subscription. A cc transaction takes 3 seconds. They...

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1:54 pm UTC

McAfee Virus protection

I have been getting scam emails, from someone on your behalf, stating my account is up for renewal. Please note. I am not with MACAFFE, nor will I ever.

Please find the email below.

RNlNG: robertgeorge.payne, Your McAfee Protection Expired TODAY Fri,01 Apr-2022

Yahoo

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Inbox

McAfee Anti-Virus Alert

To:

robertgeorge.[protected]@yahoo.co.uk

Fri, 1 Apr at 18:31

This message contains blocked images.Show images

orAlways show images

Your McAfee Protection Expires Fri,01 Apr-2022, Hurry up⏳

1-Year Total Protection Software 5-Devices -->$29.99

2-Year Total Protection Software 10-Devices -->$35 (Today Only)

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