Security Warning With a Phone Number? Close It, Don’t Call
A security warning that demands a phone call may be a tech support scam. Close the page, check your device independently, and choose recovery steps based on what you shared.
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That “Easy Online Job” Wants a Deposit: How Task Scams Fake Earnings
A task scam turns fake earnings into a payment demand. Verify the employer, refuse deposits to unlock wages, and respond to the money or information you already shared.
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A Real Sign-In Page Can Still Be a Trap: Check App Permissions Before You Click Allow
A real sign-in page does not validate the app behind it. Check the requested permissions, verify the developer, and remove access if you approved a questionable connection.
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AI Election Videos and Voice Clips: How to Verify Before You Share
A convincing face or voice is not authentication. Check the original source, full context and exact claim before sharing election videos or changing voting plans.
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Election Scams in 2026: How to Verify Voting Texts, Donation Links, and Polling-Place Information
An urgent election message is a reason to pause. Leave its links, verify voting details or the donation recipient independently, and match recovery steps to what actually happened.
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Fake Stores and Social Media Shopping Ads: Check Before You Buy
Use a four-part fake store check to compare the seller, exact domain, product promises, and payment route. Make a buy, pause, or leave decision, then follow exposure-specific recovery steps if an order went wrong.
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The First Search Result May Be a Trap: How Fake Ads and Redirects Steal Logins
A top search result can lead to fake logins, support scams or malicious software. Use a verified route for sensitive actions, check domain and authentication limits, and match recovery to the password, download, remote access, payment or information exposure involved.
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Bank Impersonation Scams: Never Move Money to “Protect” It
A caller says your bank account is at risk and tells you to move money for safety. Learn the warning signs, trusted verification steps, and first-hour recovery actions for bank impersonation scams.
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Fake CAPTCHA Scams: Never Run Commands to Prove You’re Human
A fake CAPTCHA may copy a hidden command to your clipboard and ask you to run it. Learn the warning signs and the right recovery steps for clicking, pasting, or possible execution.
