{"id":382711,"date":"2026-02-23T04:14:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=382711"},"modified":"2026-02-23T04:14:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:14:59","slug":"mydealmode-scam-exposed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/mydealmode-scam-exposed\/","title":{"rendered":"MyDealMode Scam EXPOSED &#8211; FAKE  Argos \u00a3500 Gift Card Trap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mydealmode.com<\/strong> presents an <strong>Argos \u00a3500 gift card<\/strong> claim page with a short list of steps and a prominent \u201cclaim\u201d button.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1023608660\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you reached it through an ad, pop-up, or redirect, you are not alone. Pages like this are built to look simple and urgent, which makes it hard to tell what is real at a glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide walks through what Mydealmode.com is, how these gift card claim pages typically operate, and what to do if you already entered information.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3737661256\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-382712\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-1536x743.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-2048x990.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-95-860x416.jpg 860w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2042889682\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scam Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Mydealmode.com is really offering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mydealmode.com presents itself as a reward or giveaway page where you can claim an Argos gift card, often shown as a high-value reward such as <strong>\u00a3500<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page usually follows a familiar structure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A recognizable Argos-style gift card image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short \u201chow it works\u201d checklist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large call-to-action button to start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A promise that the reward is only a few steps away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those \u201cfew steps\u201d are not there to confirm eligibility for a real Argos giveaway.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3621942393\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are there to walk you into an offer funnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, pages like Mydealmode.com are typically part of an affiliate marketing ecosystem where the operator gets paid when you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit your email and other personal details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign up for third-party trials or memberships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download apps and keep them installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete registrations that create paid leads for advertisers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cgift card\u201d is the hook. The offers are the revenue.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad195918275\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381401-ad_309691-placement_360573\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5315249587\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Argos is used as the bait<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argos is a trusted household name in the UK, which makes it useful for scammers and deceptive affiliate funnels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-value Argos gift card promise triggers a very specific reaction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It feels practical, not flashy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It feels believable because retailers do run promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It feels worth the effort because \u00a3500 is not a trivial reward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why Argos branding works so well in these schemes.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1424371752\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381404-ad_309691-placement_381406\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8735619847\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam does not need you to love Argos. It just needs you to trust the idea of Argos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The biggest tell: \u201cComplete required offers\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legitimate brand promotions do not require you to complete random third-party offers to unlock a gift card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That \u201ccomplete required offers\u201d step is the core of the scam.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad757276973\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360582-ad_309691-placement_360581\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9971336976\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It usually means you will be pushed into a list of sponsor offers, sometimes called an \u201coffer wall.\u201d These offers vary by person, but common categories include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free trials that require a credit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscription boxes or \u201csamples\u201d that charge shipping and then rebill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile apps that push paid subscriptions after installation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Survey funnels that collect personal data for marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership programs with tricky cancellation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These offers are not there to help you claim a reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are there because each completed offer can generate a commission for the funnel operator.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1640132382\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360567-ad_309691-placement_360771\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6224621518\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this is best described as an affiliate scam<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate marketing itself is not inherently fraudulent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam is how the affiliate model is presented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mydealmode.com style pages often imply:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad2307811275\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360571-ad_309691-placement_360772\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5867729999\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have been selected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reward is waiting for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The steps are quick and guaranteed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completing the steps leads to the gift card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, the funnel is structured so that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The operator gets paid when you complete offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reward stays vague, delayed, or conditional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rules are often buried in fine print or hidden behind multiple clicks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracking issues can be used to deny your completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why it feels like a scam to victims, even if the page tries to hide behind \u201cterms\u201d somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience is engineered to extract value from you while keeping the reward out of reach.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1737410500\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360576-ad_309691-placement_360773\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6594472392\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why these sites look clean and professional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people expect scams to look messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern reward-funnel scams look polished because polished pages convert better and trigger less suspicion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common design elements that boost trust:<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3274021190\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360583-ad_309691-placement_360774\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8849826992\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimal text, big icons, lots of white space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short, numbered checklist that looks official<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bold \u201cclaim\u201d button that feels like the next step in a legit process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft background effects that make the page feel modern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branding that resembles a real retailer without being truly official<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not accidental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These pages are built by marketers who understand conversion psychology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The moving finish line problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2108870498\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_360584-ad_309691-placement_360775\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3952847241\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most common victim experiences is the \u201cmoving finish line.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You complete one offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then the site says you need more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You complete another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it says verification is pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then it suggests you complete additional offers while you wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This loop is the business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The longer you stay in the funnel, the more opportunities the operator has to profit from your actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you leave after one offer, they may still earn something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you complete multiple offers, they earn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking is used as the perfect excuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate offers rely on tracking to confirm that a user completed the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracking can fail for real reasons, including privacy settings and cookie blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But in reward-funnel scams, tracking uncertainty becomes a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you complain that you did not get the reward, the system can claim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your completion did not track<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You did not complete all steps inside the offer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You switched devices or browsers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You used a VPN or ad blocker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your eligibility did not match the advertiser requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice how every excuse leads to the same solution: do more offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why people end up stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the domain matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A real Argos promotion would not be hosted on a random third-party domain like Mydealmode.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retailers run promotions through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official brand domains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verified social accounts with clear rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legit promotion platforms that link back to official brand pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a page is using Argos branding but the domain is unrelated, that is a major red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The domain is the simplest truth check you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How people end up on Mydealmode.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people do not type these domains directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They get redirected there through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pop-up ads on low-quality websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCongratulations\u201d spam messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social posts that claim limited-time rewards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push notification spam from sketchy sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ad networks with weak review systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirect chains that hide the original source<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These traffic sources are not random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are where reward funnels perform best, because users are already in a fast-click environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The real risks are not just \u201cyou never get the gift card\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The missing gift card is frustrating, but the real damage can be bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some \u201crequired offers\u201d involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trial periods that convert to paid subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping fees that enroll you in ongoing billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Membership programs that rebill monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apps that trigger subscription charges through app stores<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many victims only notice later when charges appear on their statements with unfamiliar merchant names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Privacy risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enter your email, phone number, or address across multiple offers, your data can be shared widely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased spam email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scam texts about deliveries, refunds, or bank alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robocalls and marketing calls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More targeted scams, because you are flagged as responsive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security risk<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you reuse passwords or share details that overlap with other accounts, you can become a target for follow-up phishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once scammers know you clicked a reward funnel, they often try again with \u201cverification\u201d traps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, is Mydealmode.com legit or a scam?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If \u201clegit\u201d means \u201can official Argos gift card promotion where you can reliably receive a \u00a3500 reward,\u201d then no.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mydealmode.com is not legit in the way people mean when they search \u201cArgos gift card legit or scam.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is better understood as a deceptive affiliate reward funnel that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uses Argos branding as bait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pushes users into third-party offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profits from completions regardless of reward delivery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps the reward conditional, delayed, or denied through tracking and fine print<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you value your time, your inbox, and your payment security, the safest assumption is simple: treat it as a scam and avoid it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad119703282\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How The Scam Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: The hook gets your click<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scam begins with a promise that feels too convenient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cClaim your Argos gift card\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cGet a \u00a3500 gift card now\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLimited time reward\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSelected user offer\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The language is designed to trigger impulse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High value. Low effort. Short deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That combination is one of the oldest tricks online, and it still works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: You land on a clean \u201cclaim\u201d page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The landing page usually looks like a straightforward claim portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It often shows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An Argos gift card graphic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bold reward value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short list of steps such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the button below<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your basic info<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete required offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim your reward<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This structure matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It turns skepticism into a checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It makes the process feel legitimate because it feels organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: The first click pushes you deeper into the funnel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you click the main button, the funnel tries to secure the first commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That might be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A short quiz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A registration form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An email entry box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201cconfirm eligibility\u201d screen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal here is not verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have started, you are more likely to finish, even when it gets uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: You are asked for \u201cbasic info\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step is often framed as harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basic info may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Age confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postal code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each piece of information has value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email and phone are the most valuable because they can be monetized and reused for follow-up marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you abandon the process later, your data may already be captured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: The funnel redirects you to the offer wall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the real monetization begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The offer wall is a list of sponsor offers that you must complete to \u201cunlock\u201d the reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These offers are usually not related to Argos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are related to what pays the affiliate network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common offer types include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Streaming or entertainment trials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscription services with auto-renewal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product samples with shipping charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSavings clubs\u201d and membership discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile apps with in-app subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveys that collect detailed personal data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The offer wall may present these as required steps, often with progress cues like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cComplete 1 of 3 offers\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFinish 2 offers to verify\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPending completion\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The language is designed to keep you moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: The easy offers come first<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many funnels start with offers that seem simple, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email submit forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Account registrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App installs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the \u201cwarm-up\u201d offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They get you engaged and reduce the chance you leave early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The funnel may even show partial progress to make you feel invested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: The funnel escalates to higher-value offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a few low-friction steps, the funnel often pushes you toward offers that require payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where victims get burned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trials that convert to paid subscriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipping-fee offers that enroll you in monthly billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memberships with complicated cancellation paths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These offers pay higher commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why the funnel nudges you toward them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It may not say \u201cpay,\u201d but it will frame the step as necessary for reward verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: \u201cPending\u201d and \u201cverification\u201d become the trapdoor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even after you complete offers, many users do not receive a reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, they see messages like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pending<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed, waiting for confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage keeps you psychologically hooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you believe the reward is pending, you are more likely to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try more offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give more information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume you are close<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, this is where the funnel extracts maximum value from motivated users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9: Tracking issues are used to deny completions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the reward does not unlock, the system can claim your offer did not track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That can happen if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cookies are blocked or deleted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You used private browsing mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You switched devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You did not complete a hidden step<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You did not keep a subscription active long enough<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why people feel trapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They did the work, but the system claims it does not count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So they do more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10: The finish line moves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A classic pattern in these schemes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cComplete 1 more offer\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cComplete a different offer to qualify\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cChoose a premium offer for faster verification\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cYour previous offer was not eligible\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each time you comply, the funnel can earn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reward stays uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 11: The aftermath shows up later<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you stop, consequences can follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A spike in spam emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scam texts referencing rewards or deliveries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscription charges that appear days later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty cancelling trials you started during the process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many victims do not connect the dots immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They remember clicking a reward page, but the billing descriptor on their statement looks unrelated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That delay is part of why the scheme works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 12: The same funnel repeats under new names<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a domain gets reported, blocked, or loses performance, operators often rotate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same template<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same offer network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same promise, different brand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why these gift card scams never seem to disappear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They just resurface with a new URL and the same playbook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2929876185\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What To Do If You Have Fallen Victim to This Scam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop immediately and do not complete more offers.<\/strong><br \/>Do not chase the reward. The more offers you complete, the more exposure you create.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write down the domain and save evidence.<\/strong><br \/>Record Mydealmode.com and any redirect domains you saw. Take screenshots of the page and any offer confirmations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search your email for offer confirmations.<\/strong><br \/>Look for keywords like: \u201cwelcome,\u201d \u201ctrial,\u201d \u201csubscription,\u201d \u201creceipt,\u201d \u201cinvoice,\u201d \u201cmembership,\u201d and \u201cbilling.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make a list of every company you interacted with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cancel any trials or memberships you started.<\/strong><br \/>Cancel directly through each merchant\u2019s billing page. Save confirmation emails or screenshots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check app subscriptions if you installed anything.<\/strong><br \/>Review subscriptions in your mobile app store settings. Cancel anything you did not intend to keep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your bank statements for new or pending charges.<\/strong><br \/>Watch for small test charges and unfamiliar merchant names. Monitor for at least 30 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you see unwanted charges, contact your bank or card issuer immediately.<\/strong><br \/>Ask about blocking the merchant, disputing charges, and replacing your card if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you entered your card details during multiple offers, replacing the card is often the cleanest fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Secure your email account first.<\/strong><br \/>Change your email password and enable 2-factor authentication. Your email protects everything else.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change passwords you reused on any sign-up forms.<\/strong><br \/>Use unique passwords for banking, shopping, and social accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tighten spam filters and be skeptical of follow-up emails.<\/strong><br \/>Expect messages like \u201cfinish verification\u201d or \u201cclaim your reward.\u201d These are often attempts to pull you back in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disable browser notifications if you allowed them.<\/strong><br \/>If you started getting pop-up notifications, remove permissions for unknown sites in your browser settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scan your device and remove suspicious extensions.<\/strong><br \/>Uninstall anything you did not intentionally install. Remove unknown browser extensions. Run a reputable security scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report the scam link where you found it.<\/strong><br \/>Report the ad, post, or redirect source platform. Reporting helps reduce reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warn others using one simple rule.<\/strong><br \/>Any \u201cgift card\u201d page that requires third-party offers to unlock a reward is a trap. That one rule prevents most victims.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad2342692876\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2>Is Your Device Infected? Run a Free Malware Scan<\/h2>\n\n<p>Slow performance, constant pop-ups, or strange behavior? These are classic signs of a malware infection. The fastest way to find out is to scan your device with <strong>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> \u2014 one of the most trusted malware removal tools available.<\/p>\n\n<p>The free version detects and removes the most common threats, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adware<\/strong> \u2014 the cause of those annoying pop-ups<\/li>\n<li><strong>Browser hijackers<\/strong> \u2014 unwanted redirects and changed homepages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trojans and spyware<\/strong> \u2014 hidden programs stealing your data<\/li>\n<li><strong>Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)<\/strong> \u2014 software you never asked for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Select your device below<\/strong> \u2014 Windows, Mac, or Android \u2014 then follow the simple steps to download Malwarebytes, scan your system, and remove any threats it finds. The whole process takes about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"su-tabs su-tabs-style-default su-tabs-mobile-stack\" data-active=\"1\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-tabs-nav\"><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Windows<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Mac<\/span><span class=\"\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"blank\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Malwarebytes for Android<\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-tabs-panes\"><div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Windows\">\n\n<h3 id=\"windowsh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes<\/strong> is one of the most popular and trusted anti-malware tools for Windows \u2014 and it&#8217;s completely free for removing infections. It catches threats that many antivirus programs miss, including adware, browser hijackers, and trojans. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your PC in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes<\/p> <p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Windows<\/strong> from the official source. The free version is all you need \u2014 it will scan your computer and remove adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious software at no cost.<\/p> <div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\"\/><\/figure> <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/downloads\/MBSetup-076886.076886-consumer.exe\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/get\/malwarebytes-free');\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR WINDOWS (FREE)<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em class=\"small-text-disclaimer\">(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <strong>Downloads<\/strong> folder and <strong>double-click the MBSetup file<\/strong>. If Windows shows a <strong>User Account Control<\/strong> pop-up, click &#8220;<em>Yes<\/em>&#8221; to allow the installation.<\/p>\n\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285934\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1.jpg 975w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM1-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n \n\n \n  \n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p> \n\n<p>The setup wizard will walk you through a few quick screens:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \n  <li>\n    <p>Choose where you&#8217;re installing the program \u2014 &#8220;<strong>Personal Computer<\/strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Work Computer<\/strong>&#8221; \u2014 then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285953\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1.jpg 737w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM3-1-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>Malwarebytes will now install on your device. This usually takes under a minute.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285937\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4.jpg 759w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM4-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>When installation is complete, the &#8220;<strong>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/strong>&#8221; screen will open automatically.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"705\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285951\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1.jpg 705w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM6-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n  <li>\n    <p>On the final screen, click <strong>Open Malwarebytes<\/strong> to launch the program.<\/p>\n    \n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285952\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1.jpg 749w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM5-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/>\n    <\/figure>\n    \n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Enable &#8220;Scan for Rootkits&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Before scanning, turn on rootkit detection so Malwarebytes can find even the most hidden threats. Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon on the left side of the screen.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285942\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM8-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the settings menu, find &#8220;<strong>Scan for rootkits<\/strong>&#8221; and click the toggle so it turns blue.\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"841\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285943\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9.jpg 841w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM9-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Done? Click &#8220;<strong>Dashboard<\/strong>&#8221; in the left pane to return to the main screen.\n\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p> <p>Click the blue <strong>Scan<\/strong> button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its virus database and start checking your computer for malware.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285941\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10.jpg 849w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM10-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>The scan checks your entire system for browser hijackers and other malicious programs, so it can take several minutes. Feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285944\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM11-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found \u2014 malware, adware, and potentially unwanted programs. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all of them at once.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285945\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM12-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Malwarebytes will now remove the malicious files and registry entries and move them safely into quarantine.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"842\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285946\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13.jpg 842w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM13-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 842px) 100vw, 842px\" \/><\/figure>\n <\/p><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n  <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Computer<\/p>\n  <p>Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot. If Malwarebytes asks you to restart, click <strong>Yes<\/strong>. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your PC is clean and you can continue with the next steps in this guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-285947\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14.jpg 844w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MBAM14-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>When the scan finishes, click <strong>Quarantine<\/strong> to remove everything Malwarebytes found. That&#8217;s it \u2014 your Windows PC is now clean of trojans, adware, and other malware, and should be back to running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed this malicious program on your computer, you may want to consider purchasing Malwarebytes Premium to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your computer after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Run a computer scan with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eset.com\/us\/home\/online-scanner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ESET Online Scanner<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Malware Removal Assistance for Windows\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/windows-malware-removal-help-support.10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Windows Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Mac\">\n\n<h3 id=\"mach3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong> is a free on-demand scanner that removes the malware other security software tends to miss \u2014 adware, browser hijackers, and unwanted programs included. Cleaning an infected Mac with Malwarebytes has always been completely free, and it&#8217;s our go-to recommendation. Follow the steps below to scan and clean your Mac in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Mac<\/p>\n<p>Click the button below to download the latest version of <strong>Malwarebytes for Mac<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011lvqrV\/creativeref:1011l100234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD MALWAREBYTES FOR MAC (FREE)<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The link opens in a new page where your download will start)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Open the Malwarebytes setup file<\/p>\n<p>When the download finishes, open your <em>Downloads<\/em> folder and <strong>double-click the setup file<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98734 alignnone\" title=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg\" alt=\"Double-click on setup file to install Malwarebytes\" width=\"750\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the On-Screen Prompts to Install Malwarebytes<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Malwarebytes for Mac Installer<\/em> will guide you through a few quick screens. Click &#8220;<strong>Continue<\/strong>&#8221; and keep following the prompts until the installation completes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98735 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"532\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-1-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98736 alignnone\" title=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac for Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click again on Continue to install Malwarebytes for Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98737 alignnone\" title=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Click Install to install Malwarebytes on Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Installer-Step-4-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, Malwarebytes opens to the <em>Welcome to Malwarebytes<\/em> screen. Click &#8220;<strong>Get started<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Select &#8220;Personal Computer&#8221; or &#8220;Work Computer&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will ask what type of computer you&#8217;re installing it on. Click either <strong>Personal Computer<\/strong> or <strong>Work Computer<\/strong>, whichever applies.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98740 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg\" alt=\"Select Personal Computer or Work Computer mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"537\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Select-Personal-Computer-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Start the Scan<\/p>\n<p>Click the &#8220;<strong>Scan<\/strong>&#8221; button. Malwarebytes will automatically update its detection database and begin checking your Mac for malware.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98733 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Click on Scan button to start a system scan Mac\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Scan-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Scan to Finish<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will scan your Mac for adware, browser hijackers, and other malicious programs. This can take a few minutes, so feel free to do something else \u2014 just check back occasionally to see the progress.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98739 alignnone\" title=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan your computer\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg\" alt=\"Wait for Malwarebytes for Mac to scan for malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Scanning-for-malware-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Quarantine the Detected Threats<\/p>\n<p>When the scan is done, you&#8217;ll see a list of everything Malwarebytes found. Click the &#8220;<strong>Quarantine<\/strong>&#8221; button to remove all the threats at once.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98732 alignnone\" title=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg\" alt=\"Review the malicious programs and click on Quarantine to remove malware\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Click-Confirm-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart Your Mac<\/p> <p>Malwarebytes will now remove all the malicious files it found. Some threats can only be fully removed after a reboot \u2014 if Malwarebytes asks you to restart, allow it. Once you&#8217;re logged back in, your Mac is clean.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"536\" class=\"size-full wp-image-98738 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes For Mac requesting to restart computer\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart.jpg 750w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Malwarebytes-Mac-Restart-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><br \/><\/p> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>Once the scan is done, remove every threat it detected. Your Mac is now free of adware, rogue browser extensions, and other potentially harmful software.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious program on your computer, you might want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove a malicious program from your computer, please ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mac-malware-removal-help-support.183\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mac Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-tabs-pane su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" data-title=\"Malwarebytes for Android\">\n\n<h3 id=\"androidh3\" class=\"toch3\">Run a Malware Scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/h3>\n\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android automatically detects and removes dangerous threats like malware and ransomware so you don&#8217;t have to worry about your most-used device being compromised. Aggressive detection of adware and potentially unwanted programs keeps your Android phone or tablet running smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Download Malwarebytes for Android.<\/p>\n<p>You can download <strong>Malwarebytes for Android<\/strong> by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-81150 mwt_product_icon_logo\" title=\"Malwarebytes Icon\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Malwarebytes-LOGO.png\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Logo\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"mwt_download_box\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.malwarebytes.antimalware&#038;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MALWAREBYTES FOR ANDROID DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong><br \/><em>(The above link will open a new page from where you can download Malwarebytes for Android)<\/em><\/div>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Install Malwarebytes for Android on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Google Play Store, tap &#8220;<strong>Install<\/strong>&#8221; to install Malwarebytes for Android on your device.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106940\" title=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg\" alt=\"Tap Install to install Malwarebytes for Android\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Google-Play-App-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>When the installation process has finished, tap &#8220;<strong>Open<\/strong>&#8221; to begin using Malwarebytes for Android. You can also open Malwarebytes by tapping on its icon in your phone menu or home screen.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106941\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes for Android - Open App\" width=\"292\" height=\"578\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Open-App-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process<\/p>\n<p>When Malwarebytes will open, you will see the <em>Malwarebytes Setup Wizard<\/em> which will guide you through a series of permissions and other setup options.<br \/>This is the first of two screens that explain the difference between the Premium and Free versions. Swipe this screen to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106944\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 1\" width=\"292\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-1-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;<strong>Got it<\/strong>&#8221; to proceed to the next step.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106945\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 2\" width=\"292\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-2-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Malwarebytes for Android will now ask for a set of permissions that are required to scan your device and protect it from malware. Tap on &#8220;<strong>Give permission<\/strong>&#8221; to continue.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106946\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 3\" width=\"292\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-3-154x300.jpg 154w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><br \/>Tap on &#8220;Allow&#8221; to permit Malwarebytes to access the files on your phone.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106947\" title=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes Setup Screen 4\" width=\"292\" height=\"573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Setup-Wizard-7-153x300.jpg 153w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Update database and run a scan with Malwarebytes for Android<\/p>\n<p>You will now be prompted to update the Malwarebytes database and run a full system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106939\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes fix issue\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Fix-Issues-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<p>Click on &#8220;<strong>Update database<\/strong>&#8221; to update the Malwarebytes for Android definitions to the latest version, then click on &#8220;<strong>Run full scan<\/strong>&#8221; to perform a system scan.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106948\" title=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg\" alt=\"Update database and run Malwarebytes scan on phone\" width=\"291\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan.jpg 291w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Update-Run-Scan-152x300.jpg 152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/figure><p><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Wait for the Malwarebytes scan to complete.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes will now start scanning your phone for adware and other malicious apps. This process can take a few minutes, so we suggest you do something else and periodically check on the status of the scan to see when it is finished.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106943\" title=\"Malwarebytes scanning phone for malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Malwarebytes scanning Android for Vmalware\" width=\"292\" height=\"579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware.jpg 292w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Scanning-for-Malware-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 292px) 100vw, 292px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Click on &#8220;Remove Selected&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>When the scan has been completed, you will be presented with a screen showing the malware infections that Malwarebytes for Android has detected. To remove the malicious apps that Malwarebytes has found, tap on the &#8220;<strong>Remove Selected<\/strong>&#8221; button.<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-106942\" title=\"Tap on the Remove button to get rid of malware\" src=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg\" alt=\"Remove malware from your phone\" width=\"760\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware.jpg 760w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Malwarebytes-for-Android-Removing-Malware-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<p class=\"mwt_quick_overview\">Restart your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Malwarebytes for Android will now remove all the malicious apps that it has found. To complete the malware removal process, Malwarebytes may ask you to restart your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>After the scan, tap <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> to delete all detected threats. Your Android phone is now clean \u2014 no more malicious apps, adware, or browser redirects.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.<br \/>If you are still having problems with your phone after completing these instructions, then please follow one of the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restore your phone to factory settings by going to <em>Settings &gt; General management &gt; Reset &gt; Factory data reset.<\/em><\/li><li>Ask for help in our <strong><a title=\"Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support\" href=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/forums\/mobile-malware-removal-help-support.165\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile Malware Removal Help &amp; Support<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3>Stay Protected: Block Ads and Malicious Sites<\/h3>\n\n<p>Now that your device is clean, keep it that way. Most infections start with a malicious ad or a fake download button \u2014 so blocking them at the source is your best defense.<\/p>\n\n<p>We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>AdGuard<\/strong><\/a>, which blocks malicious ads, phishing pages, and dangerous redirects before they can reach you.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/adguard.com\/?aid=29616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Download AdGuard and browse safely<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad3949261850\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mydealmode.com is not a reliable way to get an Argos gift card worth \u00a3500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is built like a reward page, but it functions like an affiliate funnel: collect details, push sponsor offers, and profit from completions while the reward stays conditional, delayed, or denied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you see an Argos gift card claim page that asks you to complete \u201crequired offers,\u201d close it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already interacted with it, focus on damage control: cancel trials, monitor charges, secure your accounts, and reduce spam fallout before it grows into something more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"mwtad1647836154\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381392-ad_309691-placement_381395\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"2944237110\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Mydealmode.com an official Argos website?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Mydealmode.com is not an official Argos domain. Argos promotions are hosted through official Argos channels and clearly link to official rules and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Argos <strong>\u00a3<\/strong>500 gift card offer on Mydealmode.com legit?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, no. Pages that promise a high-value Argos gift card in exchange for completing \u201crequired offers\u201d are typically affiliate reward funnels, not real Argos giveaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does it say I must \u201ccomplete required offers\u201d to claim the gift card?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because that is how the site makes money. Each offer you complete can generate affiliate commission for the operator, especially trials and subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the \u201crequired offers\u201d on these Argos gift card pages?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They usually include third-party offers like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free trials that require a credit card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subscriptions that auto-renew<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App installs that push paid plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cShipping fee\u201d sample deals that turn into monthly billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveys and sweepstakes that collect personal data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will I actually receive the Argos <strong>\u00a3<\/strong>500 gift card after doing the offers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people do not. The reward is often delayed behind \u201cpending\u201d or \u201cverification\u201d steps, rejected due to tracking issues, or the finish line keeps moving with new requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does the site say my completion is \u201cpending\u201d or \u201cnot tracked\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate tracking can be used as an excuse to deny credit. The site may claim it did not track due to cookies, ad blockers, switching devices, VPN use, or \u201cincomplete steps,\u201d then push you to do more offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can this lead to unwanted charges?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Some offers involve trials or memberships that convert into recurring charges. Billing can appear under unfamiliar merchant names and may renew monthly until canceled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I entered my email on Mydealmode.com. What should I expect?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may see more spam, marketing emails, and follow-up \u201creward\u201d messages. Be cautious of emails that ask you to \u201cverify\u201d your reward or click another link to claim it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I entered my phone number. What happens next?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may receive more scam texts, promotional messages, and calls. Treat any follow-up messages about \u201cverification\u201d or \u201crelease fees\u201d as suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I entered my card details for an offer. What should I do right now?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancel any trials or subscriptions immediately and save confirmation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your bank statements for pending or posted charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact your card issuer if you see suspicious billing or cannot cancel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider replacing your card if you used it on multiple offers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I tell future Argos gift card promotions are real?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real promotions should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Official Argos domains and branding tied to argos.co.uk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear terms and conditions and official contest rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent reward delivery details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A support path that leads to Argos directly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No requirement to complete random third-party offers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where should I report Mydealmode.com or similar pages?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Report to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The platform where you saw the link or ad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your browser\u2019s phishing\/deceptive site reporting tool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK reporting channels like Action Fraud (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argos customer support to report brand impersonation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mydealmode.com presents an Argos \u00a3500 gift card claim page with a short list of steps and a prominent \u201cclaim\u201d button. If you reached it through an ad, pop-up, or redirect, you are not alone. 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