What’s the threat?
Scammers are sending emails asking you to renew your membership of TotalAV, which is a UK-based antivirus company. The emails use the heading ‘Welcome to TotalAV [name]’ ( 1 in our screenshot) and says that ‘Renewing your membership for virus protection is quick and easy, ensuring uninterrupted access to your favorite tools and services’ 2 .
It tries to look authentic by showing what it claims are your account details, and quotes a discount for subscribing, along with a countdown clock showing how long you’ve got 3 . Click the Renew Membership button at the bottom 4 and you’ll go to a page requesting your personal and payment details.