Is "MCAFEE*ANTIVIRUS" a legitimate charge?

Yes, "MCAFEE*ANTIVIRUS" is a legitimate charge from McAfee Antivirus. However, if you didn't sign up for this service, it could be an unauthorized charge — check the dispute section below.

What Is “MCAFEE*ANTIVIRUS” on My Bank Statement?

Short answer: it's McAfee Antivirus charging you $29.99–$104.99.

⚡ Quick Answer

Charge:	MCAFEE*ANTIVIRUS
Service:	McAfee Antivirus
Amount:	$29.99–$104.99/mo
Category:	software
Legitimate:	✅ Yes (if you signed up)

Also Appears As

MCAFEE ANTIVIRUSMCAFEE*SOFTWAREMCAFEE TOTALMCAFEE*RENEWAL

Why Am I Being Charged?

This charge is from McAfee for antivirus/security software renewal. McAfee is notorious for auto-renewals at much higher prices than the initial purchase — often 3-4x the introductory rate.

Common Reasons for This Charge:

McAfee Total Protection auto-renewal ($104.99/year vs $29.99 intro)
McAfee+ Premium renewal
Pre-installed trial from new PC converted to paid
VPN add-on or identity monitoring

How to Cancel McAfee Antivirus

Go to home.mcafee.com > My Account > Subscriptions > Turn off auto-renewal. Or call 1-866-622-3911.

📖 See our full guide: How to Cancel McAfee Antivirus — Step by Step

Don't Recognize This Charge?

Contact McAfee at service.mcafee.com or call 1-866-622-3911. They'll often offer a significant discount to retain you.

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