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Phishing Emails
Analysis: Fake Norton Antivirus Renewal Invoice
Risk Score: 85/100 (Dangerous)
Example of the Scam
From: billing.support@norton-security-global.com
Subject: Your Norton subscription has been renewed for $399.99
Dear Customer, Thank you for renewing your Norton 360 subscription. Your account has been charged $399.99. If you did not authorize this charge or wish to cancel, please contact our billing department at +1-888-FAKE-BILLING within 24 hours.
AI Analysis from Shield
Explanation
This is a refund scam. The scammers hope you will panic about the large, unexpected charge and call the number. They will then ask for your bank or credit card details under the guise of processing a refund, but will instead steal your money.
Highlighted Content
If you did not authorize this charge or wish to cancel, please contact our billing department at +1-888-FAKE-BILLING
Key Red Flags
- Fake invoice for a service you didn't buy
- Urges you to call a number to cancel
- Uses a generic greeting
How to Protect Yourself
- Check your bank/credit card statements directly to see if the charge is real.
- Do not call numbers provided in suspicious emails. Look up the company's official contact number on their website.
- Log in to your account on the official website to check your subscription status.