67% of Americans never click links from unknown senders.

May 27, 2026

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67% of Americans never click links from unknown senders. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by McAfee in May 2026. It covers topics including Email Safety, Scam Protection, Consumer, US. The original data appears in Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/3/2026

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67% of Americans never click links from unknown senders. This data was published by McAfee and covers Email Safety, Scam Protection, Consumer, US.

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This statistic comes from Tax Scams Hit Nearly 1 in 4 Adults. Spot the Red Flags , published by McAfee on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/security-news/tax-season-scams-2026-red-flags-irs-impersonation/.

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This statistic relates to Email Safety, Scam Protection, Consumer, US. Browse more statistics on Email Safety or from McAfee.

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67% of Americans never click links from unknown senders.

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