Florida Residents Targeted in McAfee Pop-Up Scam

A new scam targeting residents of Pinellas County, Florida is using fake McAfee pop-up alerts to gain access to victims’ computers and steal their money. According to Foresight News, criminals are leveraging these deceptive messages to convince individuals to transfer funds through Bitcoin ATMs, purchase gold bars, or withdraw cash for transfers. A single victim has already suffered a significant loss of over $530,000 in this fraudulent scheme. Authorities urge the public to remain cautious and avoid sharing personal information while reporting any suspicious activities immediately.