Today, in my e-mail, I've received what looks like a legitimate renewal promo, for 30% of the usual renewal fee for my 5-computer-licensed Avast! Pro.
I'm suspicious, however, because of four things:
(1) Though the e-mail came to my correct e-mail address, it was addressed (as you'll see in the copied text below) "Dear avast! customer";
(2) I did click on the link in the e-mail, but now I'm rather wishing I hadn't. Too late, now. It may be legit, but it does NOT have my actual account information in it when I go there. It does tell me I have a license for 5 computers, but it requires me to put in my account information, which I would think would NOT be necessary if this were actually sent out from the real Avast! subscription/billing department;
(3) When I go to the home page for Avast! and do a search, or look through all the support areas, I can find NOWHERE, where there is a "renewal" department, or any pages that come up with "renewal" in them; and
(4) The e-mail says that my license will expire in 30 days (the e-mail is dated November 8, 2010). That's not true. My Avast! information tab tells me that my license won't expire until January 25, 2011--still nearly 90 days away.
So...either something's fishy, or the promo department needs to upgrade its methods a bit! I would appreciate knowing whether or not I should go ahead through the e-mail link, because I really COULD use that 30% discount. That's a big deal when the entire license is going to be nearly $90, otherwise!
In case you need it, here's the text of the e-mail:
Dear avast! customer,
Thank you very much for using avast! antivirus. Your license will expire in 1 month. To stay protected you need to renew your security.
Special offer: If you renew now, you will receive a special 30% discount.
Click on the link below to purchase a new license key. The whole process will take only a few minutes to complete.
Renewal link with 30% discount:
https://dr-store.avast.com/esales/checkout.html?PRODUCT%5B300339582%5D=1&COUPON1=10Q4NEW3579&utm_source=USA&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Renewals
If you need any help please contact our help team at sales@avast.com
Thank you again for choosing avast! antivirus.
We hope your computer and data stay safe and secure.
The avast! team
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