Phishing & Scams guides

    Step-by-step, expert-written advice on phishing & scams — no jargon, just practical guidance you can act on today.

    14 guides
    Device Security

    How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting iPhone Users

    How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting iPhone Users

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    Device Security

    How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on Android

    How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on Android

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    Device Security

    How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting Android Users

    How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting Android Users

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    Device Security

    How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on an iPhone

    How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on an iPhone

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    Device Security

    How to Spot a Fake Google or Tech Support Pop-Up on Chromebook

    Recognise scareware tactics — fake Google warnings, alarm sounds, and bogus support phone numbers — that target Chromebook users.

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    Device Security

    What to Do After Engaging With a Fake Tech Support Scam on a Chromebook

    Recovery steps if you called the number, granted remote access, or paid a fake support scammer from your Chromebook.

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    Device Security

    What to Do After a Fake Apple Support Call or Pop-Up

    Damage control after engaging with a fake Apple support scam on Mac.

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    Device Security

    How to Spot a Fake Apple / AppleCare Support Pop-Up

    How to recognise scam Apple support pop-ups before they cost you money or access.

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    Device Security

    How to Find Remote-Access Tools on Your Windows PC

    Hunt down AnyDesk, TeamViewer, Quick Assist, RustDesk and other remote-control software that may have been installed by a scammer or attacker.

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    Device Security

    How to Avoid Tech Support Scams in the Future

    Train your reflexes so the next fake Microsoft pop-up or 'your computer is infected' phone call gets ignored automatically.

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    Device Security

    Recover After a Fake Tech Support Pop-Up or Scam Call

    What to do if you closed the pop-up — or worse, called the number, gave card details, or let a scammer remote into your PC.

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    Device Security

    How to Spot a Fake Microsoft / Tech Support Pop-Up

    Learn the visual and behavioural signs of a tech-support scam pop-up so you can ignore it without giving the scammer access to your PC.

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    Device Security

    Lock Down Windows: Defender, SmartScreen, UAC & Updates

    Harden a Windows 10 or 11 PC against malware, adware and remote-access scams by configuring the security tools already built into Windows.

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    Email Security

    How to Secure Your Email Account

    A comprehensive, provider-agnostic guide to hardening your email account against hackers — covering 2FA, app passwords, recovery settings, phishing defence, and ongoing monitoring.

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