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Cancel McAfee Antivirus in Maryland

Step-by-step guide to cancel your McAfee Antivirus subscription, backed by Maryland's Automatic Renewal Law and the FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule.

Your Rights in Maryland

Maryland's Automatic Renewal Law (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321) gives you specific protections when canceling McAfee Antivirus:

  • Clear disclosure of auto-renewal terms
  • Affirmative consent required
  • Easy cancellation mechanism
  • Post-purchase acknowledgment

Penalties for McAfee Antivirus: CPA violation — AG enforcement plus private right of action

How to Cancel McAfee Antivirus

Method: McAfee website or phone

  1. 1Go to home.mcafee.com → My Account
  2. 2Click 'Auto-Renewal Settings'
  3. 3Turn off auto-renewal
  4. 4Call 1-866-622-3911 for refund

Tips for Canceling McAfee Antivirus in Maryland

  • Auto-renewal is on by default and hard to find
  • Often pre-installed on new PCs — check if you're being charged
  • 60-day refund policy on annual plans
  • Windows Defender is a free alternative

In Maryland: If McAfee Antivirus makes cancellation harder than signup, they may be violating Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321. Document everything and consider filing a complaint with the Maryland Attorney General.

Refund Policy

Refund within 60 days of purchase.

Under Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321, you may be entitled to a full refund if McAfee Antivirus didn't properly disclose auto-renewal terms at signup.

Watch Out For

  • · Auto-enrollment from pre-installed trials
  • · Price increases at renewal

Federal Laws Protecting You

These federal laws apply to McAfee Antivirus in every state, including Maryland:

  • FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (16 CFR Part 425) — cancellation must be as easy as signup
  • ROSCA (15 USC § 8403) — requires clear disclosure and affirmative consent for online subscriptions
  • Fair Credit Billing Act (15 USC § 1666) — dispute unauthorized charges on credit cards
  • EFTA (15 USC § 1693) — protections against unauthorized debit charges

Legal Strategy for McAfee Antivirus in Maryland

McAfee Antivirus is rated hard to cancel. But in Maryland, you have strong legal leverage:

  1. 1. Follow the cancellation steps above and document everything (screenshots, dates, names).
  2. 2. If McAfee Antivirus refuses or delays, cite Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-1321 (Automatic Renewal Law) in a written demand.
  3. 3. File a complaint with the Maryland Attorney General's office.
  4. 4. Dispute charges with your credit card company under the Fair Credit Billing Act.

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