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Antivirus Subscription Renewal Scam

tech support scam

An email or call claims an antivirus subscription is renewing at a high price. The fake support agent offers a refund if the victim provides remote access or banking details. Money is stolen instead of refunded.

Known Contact Details

Email Address

contact32@outlook.com

Phone Number

064 821 6471

How They Request Payment

Bank Transfer (EFT)

Victims asked to deposit into an account held at Nedbank or a fake "safe account".

Common Targets

unemployed

Northern Cape

4 reported
How This Scam Works

Fake renewal notice → refund offer → remote access or banking details → money stolen.

Reported Locations
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaKroonstad, Free State, South Africa
4 reports
Est. R 35 181 lost
First reported 5 May 2024
Last reported 14 June 2026
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