Anti-Virus Renewal Scam
So out of the blue comes an anti-virus program renewal e-mail. An anti-virus program you probably don't have. You are urged to respond urgently, you get a massive discount. They tell you that in spite of repeated reminders you have not responded... you need to respond immediately. I think not, let's read the e-mail through.
E-Mail received:
Date: 07/03/2025, 03:10
From: TotalAV alert3@amaxinsurance.com
To: [Name and E-Mail address redacted]
Subject: Final Notice: Renew Your Total AV Protection Today!
List id: 376_377_466_375_413_414_417_415_416_465_356_167_121_568_570_505_124_579_
119_403_120_104_106_107_105_122_123_108_161_127_255_176_504_600_561_487_310_
309_569_475_468_488_491_295_517.heute.ausverkauf-aktuell.de
Notes
"Red Flags" sender e-mail address: alert3@amaxinsurance.com. This e-mail address does not appear to have anything to do with Antivirus software and the corresponding domain does not even open up in a website (Mar 2025).
The "Renew Now" and "Unsubscribe" buttons appears to link to a website address at https://api.bacbonschool.com/app/Mail/todream.html?mZ82GB18Nhom/0028n/694/d8mgu/2beh/41/77. This address appears to have no connection to any Anti Virus program. Bacbon School appears to be an online educational establishment based in Bangladesh. If you click on the "Renew Now" button you appear to be redirected to the official TotalAV website (https://www.totalav.com/).
Reading the links in the Further Reading section below suggest that this scam might be an unethical marketing ploy by the TotalAV company to sign up more paying users of their software. The sender of the e-mail may be the company itself or someone acting for the company possibly as an affiliate (no one sends out such scam e-mails unless they hope to profit in some way).
Further Reading:
Avoid getting scammed by fake "Your TotalAV Subscription Has Expired" sites
TotalAV 'Your Subscription Will Expire Soon' Email. Here's Why You Don't Need to Click 'Renew' - Video
Total AV Email Scam – What Is It & How It Works
The true face of TotalAv. - 17min Video
Why do people hate on McAfee and TotalAV?
Recommendation:
Just delete the e-mail. If you do not have a functional antivirus program on your computer device, you need one. Perform a google search for suitable programs and read the performance reviews. Many of the programs are free or have a free option. Stay Safe!!
Michael Fowler
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