{"id":68447,"date":"2026-04-13T15:52:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=68447"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:53:52","slug":"dont-take-the-bait-spotting-imposter-emails-pretending-to-be-pc-matic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/dont-take-the-bait-spotting-imposter-emails-pretending-to-be-pc-matic\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Take the Bait: Spotting Imposter Emails Pretending to be PC Matic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the world of cybersecurity, trust is everything. Because PC Matic is a leader in keeping devices safe, cybercriminals are increasingly trying to “borrow” that trust. They aren\u2019t hacking PC Matic; instead, they are sending fraudulent emails that look<\/em> like they come from us to trick you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we move through 2026, these “imposter” phishing attacks are on the rise. Here is how you can stay one step ahead of the scammers and keep your information secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Phishing Email?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A phishing email<\/strong> is a digital forgery. Threat actors create messages that look nearly identical to official communications from brands you trust\u2014like your bank, utility company, or PC Matic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their goal isn’t to provide service; it’s to create a “fake” emergency that scares you into clicking a link, calling a fraudulent number, or handing over your login credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Scammers are Targeting Security Users<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phishing is at an all-time high because scammers are using AI to mimic professional branding. They specifically target users of security software because they know those users care about safety. By pretending to be a “Security Alert” or a “Renewal Invoice” from PC Matic, they hope to catch you off guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Warning: Recent “Imposter” Emails to Watch For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Criminals are currently sending out “Spam” emails that claim to be from PC Matic. These are not sent by PC Matic.<\/strong> They are sent by external threat actors using fake email addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Example 1: The “Fake Invoice” Scam<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This is a more clever tactic where scammers use automated collaboration tools to “mention” you in a fake support case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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