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Offline usalabs142

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Is this a scam or not?
« on: March 30, 2022, 02:29:42 AM »
I just got a popup message supposedly from avast's control center, saying my license expires in 7 days (I just now created an account, so I never did have an account, and used the free version of Avast), and I could either select and continue the free version or choose the "recommended" premium security for $1.89/m.

Attached is a screen shot of this popup.  If this is legit and Avast does offer premium for $1.89/m how long is this for, every month for as long as I stay subscribed to the premium version, or does it change to $7.50/m after the first year?
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Re: Is this a scam or not?
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2022, 03:15:03 AM »
It is a normal Avast Free registration/renewal.

I just got mine a day or two ago, just click the Select the Avast Free Antivirus option - on the next screen just click the No Thanks text or just use the X top right of that window to close it (that is what I did)

if you choose the Upgrade Premium option, the $1.89 cost is a comparative figure as the license would be a year.  I have been using Avast Free for almost 18 years and that has been enough for me.
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Re: Is this a scam or not?
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2022, 02:27:38 PM »
That's great, thanks.

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Re: Is this a scam or not?
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2022, 02:37:35 PM »
You're welcome.
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