Privacy & Identity Protection
Identity theft has evolved far beyond just credit card fraud and unfortunately is a rapidly growing crime. McAfee Identity Protection blogs cover preventative measures related to scams, phishing, and ransomware. Read the latest blogs for tips to protect your identity and privacy.
Got a “Court Notice” Text? Ignore It. Plus, the Crunchyroll Breach: This Week in Scams
Mar 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Henry’s Scam Story: The Social Media Con
Henry A. had been trying for weeks to score a ticket to see Tyler, the Creator in...
Bradley’s Scam Story: New Dad vs Fake IRS Call
Bradley K. was a brand-new dad, sleep-deprived and juggling life with a newborn, when he received a...
Interviewing for a Job? Spot a Scam with These Questions
Job scams are on the rise. And asking the right questions can help steer you clear of...
Your Phone Is the #1 Target in a New Wave of IRS Scams, McAfee Finds
As Tax Day looms and last-minute taxpayers feel the pressure, a surge of IRS scams is on...
‘Seeing is Believing is Out the Window’: What to Learn From the Al Roker AI Deepfake Scam
Al Roker never had a heart attack. He doesn’t have hypertension. But if you watched a recent...
How to Spot Phishing Emails and Scams
There are plenty of phish in the sea. Millions of bogus phishing emails land in millions of...
How to Delete Your Data from 23andMe and Protect Your Privacy
The collapse of genetic testing giant 23andMe has raised serious privacy concerns for millions of people who...
Watch Out For IRS Scams and Avoid Identity Theft
It’s time to get those tax forms ready. But as users prepare to file, scammers prepare to take advantage of...
AI chatbots are becoming romance scammers—and 1 in 3 people admit they could fall for one
It started with a DM. For five months, 25-year-old computer programmer Maggie K. exchanged daily messages with...
Buying Tickets for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour? Don’t Let Scammers Ruin Your Experience
Beyoncé has officially announced her Cowboy Carter world tour, and the excitement is through the roof! With...
How to Make Sure Your Gmail Account is Protected in Light of Recent AI Scams
The rise of AI-driven cyber threats has introduced a new level of sophistication to phishing scams, particularly...
Explaining DeepSeek: The AI Disruptor That’s Raising Red Flags for Privacy and Security
The artificial intelligence arms race has a new disruptor—DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has quickly gained...
