Malwarebytes, an anti-malware software company, was founded in 2006. Malwarebytes offers a paid and free version of its anti-malware software that supports Windows OS, iOS and Android. The free version must be run manually. The paid version, which offers better features and is easier to use, can be run simultaneously.
Did you know that the paid version can be renewed at any time? This is what also led to Malwarebytes scam in the United States. Let’s find out more.
Malwarebytes Fraud:
They devised a Malwarebytes renewal scheme. The scammer sends Malwarebytes customers an email informing them that they have been charged a large amount for auto-renewal. These emails are scams as they attempt to install unauthorized software on your computer.
Malwarebytes exposed four types of messages. One email incorrectly spelled Malwarebytes. It informed users that a subscription for five devices was being renewed for $560.92. An email included a phone number for customer service. A subscription to five devices costs $79.99 per year. The email causes panic and urgency in the customer.
Malwarebytes Scam messages
The second email format includes a table with the invoice number, date and a reminder that $549.99 will be charged for renewal. The third email format thanks the customer for buying Malwarebytes. It provided the details of the invoice and informed them that their account had been charged $312.38.
The fourth email also informs customers that Malwarebytes…
