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Note that these emails often are not targeted: even users who do not have any Norton product installed on their computers might receive the emails.Īs mentioned, scammers send these emails to scare recipients into purchasing a Norton license so that they can earn commission from the sales. Scammers claim that, if recipients renew the Norton license on the same day, they will receive a 50% discount. Moreover, they encourage recipients to do this as soon as possible. Scammers behind this email attempt to trick recipients into believing that the installed Norton 360 software has expired (or will expire in 24 hours) and into renewing it via the provided website link ("Renew NOW" button). Note that most antivirus solutions inform their users regarding license expiry via notifications from the software, however, some companies do send such reminders via email. If they succeed, the rogue affiliates (scammers behind these emails) earn a commission from the sale (antivirus renewal). One is to trick recipients into believing that their antivirus software is expiring (or has already expired) and into renewing their licenses via provided website links. Scammers use various techniques to monetize their spam emails. What is the Norton Subscription Has Expired email scam?