McAfee, LLC
McAfee, LLC has been named in 2 documented digital harm incidents. The most common harm domain is Fraud & Financial.
Documented Incidents
2Two Jefferson County residents lose over $30,000 to Bitcoin ATM scams involving fraudulent security alerts and deputy impersonation
Two Jefferson County residents lost over $30,000 in Bitcoin-related scams on July 1. The first victim, after receiving a fraudulent McAfee security alert, deposited $2,000 at a Bitcoin ATM off Highway 90. The second victim was targeted by a scammer posing as a deputy and lost $30,000 after making three ATM transactions at locations on College Street and Eastex Freeway. Law enforcement was unable to recover the funds, as the money was immediately disbursed after each transaction. In a separate case in Jasper County on June 16, a family lost $25,000 in a Bitcoin ATM scam, but authorities recovered $31,900 from the machine before the funds could be dispersed. Sheriff Zena Stephens emphasized that scams often involve impersonation and urgency, and that no legitimate law enforcement agency demands payment via Bitcoin.
Middle-aged mother defrauded of $3,270 via AI voice cloning scam impersonating daughter
Criminals are using AI voice cloning technology to impersonate family members in fake kidnapping calls, causing emotional trauma and financial loss. In August 2023, a mother identified as Rachel received a call from a scammer using a convincing AI-generated voice of her daughter, who claimed to be in a car accident and being kidnapped. The scammer instructed Rachel to send $3,270 to Mexico, and she only realized the scam when her real daughter called her on another line. Scammers can clone a voice with as little as two seconds of audio, often obtained from social media, voicemails, or customer service calls. Experts warn that these scams are becoming more sophisticated due to rapidly evolving AI tools. Law enforcement agencies have been unable to investigate Rachel's case, citing the difficulty of prosecuting overseas cybercrimes. The Department of Homeland Security has also warned that deepfake audio poses growing threats to national security and personal finances.