NortonLifeLock Email
NortonLifeLock Email Scam: Subscription Pending
Watch out for a new NortonLifeLock Email Scam happening these days. It is a “NortonLifeLock Security 1 Year Subscription Pending” message which asks recipients to call a phone number. The one used in the original NortonLifeLock scam was 1-888-481-2106, but rest assured by now, there could be many others. Check the comments section too, for more feedback from victims.
The senders attempt to trick their potential victims into sending them a lot of money for a fake Norton subscription. Their quest is successful because many people are not even aware of their computer anti-virus/protection systems.
NortonLifeLock 1 Year Subscription Email
Here is the content of the NortonLifeLock Email Scam:
“From: Petra Huggins – gggdht@icloud.com
Date: 02/16/2021 9:55 AM
Subject: Billing of $299.00 for the 1-year Subscription pending
Dear User,
This mail is regarding the NortonLifeLock Services registered in your name; there is the billing of $299.00 for the 1-year subscription pending, which would be charged on your Visa/Master Card, whichever is connected to your account. We tried to contact you for queries but could not get through to you.
If you have any questions or wish to cancel the renewal, please reach us at +1 888-481-2106 within two working days. You need to be accessible to your PC/ Laptop for verification purposes.
Please talk to our customer support representative at +1 888-481-2106 to cancel or renew any service/contract. Any email cancellations will not be entertained as per the signed agreement. If you wish to update or remove your email or other contact preferences for Marketing Communications that Norton sends you, please notify us.
Thanks for being part of the Norton Services family.
Sincerely, Norton Security
© 2021 Norton LifeLock security
24/7 customer service +1 888-481-2106.”
Needless to say, do not send any money. It is just another scheme adding to the plethora of email scams. Beware.
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