Fake subscription renewal notices are doing the rounds again. Some of these scams impersonate Malwarebytes, and we’ve also seen them reach our customers.
You’re more likely to trust the message if you’re already a customer of the company mentioned in the email. That’s what the scammers are counting on.
So we want to make people aware that these scams are becoming increasingly common, and explain how to spot them.
Software renewal scams (including fake Malwarebytes “renewal” emails and calendar invites) are a specific, very active form of phishing and tech support fraud that contribute to millions of dollars in losses every year.
What to look out for
