Stay ahead of scams

A virus detected popup with a phone number just froze your screen? Real virus warnings never ask you to call. Learn the red flags and how to close it fast.

Not sure if an app is fake before you download it? Clone apps copy real logos to steal logins and cards. Learn the red flags that expose a fake app fast.

A trojan detected notification keeps popping up in your browser? It's an ad dressed as an alert. Learn the red flags and how to shut the alerts off.

An unexpected email attachment claims to be an invoice or receipt? One click can install malware. Learn the red flags before you open anything attached.

Got a call from Microsoft support about a problem with your computer? Microsoft doesn't cold-call anyone. Spot the red flags before you let anyone in.

An email says install this security patch right away? Real updates come from your device, not your inbox. Spot the red flags before you click install.

A technician ran a scan and showed you hundreds of errors on your computer? Those results are theater. See the red flags before you pay for any repair.

An Apple ID compromised message says your account is at risk? Apple doesn't text warnings like this. Learn the red flags and what to do before you sign in.

A caller wants remote access to your computer to fix a problem? That request is the scam itself. See the red flags and what to do instead of saying yes.

A support agent asked to share your screen while you check your account? That's how scammers watch you log in. Learn the red flags and safer next steps.

Customer support told you to install an app to fix your issue? That app may hand over your phone. Check the red flags before you download anything.

Your computer is locked and a popup says call this number? It's a fake lock screen, not a real block. Learn the red flags and how to get your screen back.