Phishing & Scams guides
Step-by-step, expert-written advice on phishing & scams — no jargon, just practical guidance you can act on today.
How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting iPhone Users
How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting iPhone Users
Read guideHow to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on Android
How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on Android
Read guideHow to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting Android Users
How to Identify Scam Calls and Messages Targeting Android Users
Read guideHow to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on an iPhone
How to Block Scam Calls and Filter Spam SMS on an iPhone
Read guideHow 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.
Read guideWhat 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.
Read guideWhat to Do After a Fake Apple Support Call or Pop-Up
Damage control after engaging with a fake Apple support scam on Mac.
Read guideHow to Spot a Fake Apple / AppleCare Support Pop-Up
How to recognise scam Apple support pop-ups before they cost you money or access.
Read guideHow 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.
Read guideHow 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.
Read guideRecover 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.
Read guideHow 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.
Read guideLock 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.
Read guideHow 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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