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Guides published September 20, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Fake credit repair invoice demanding gift cards for a rapid score boost.

How to spot a fake credit repair company scam

Fake repair firms that charge upfront or steal your data.

September 20, 2026
 Experian CreditLock toggle beside a reminder to freeze other bureaus.

How to lock or unlock your Experian credit file

Use Experian CreditLock—and know how it differs from a freeze.

September 20, 2026
 Look-alike payday loan form asking for SSN and bank routing numbers.

How to spot a payday loan application phishing site

Look-alike payday forms that steal SSN and bank data.

September 20, 2026
 IRS rejection notice that a return was already filed with your SSN.

What to do if your tax return was already filed by a thief

IRS rejected your e-file because someone already used your SSN.

September 20, 2026
 Carrier account security screen prompting for a new account PIN.

How to set a carrier account PIN to stop SIM swap

Set a unique carrier PIN so stores cannot swap your SIM easily.

September 20, 2026
 Phone security settings showing number lock enabled for a mobile line.

How to turn on number lock at T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T

Enable free carrier locks that block unauthorized number moves.

September 20, 2026
 Suspicious two-factor authentication text with a phishing link highlighted.

How to spot a fake two-factor authentication text

Fraudulent 2FA texts that phish links or steal real codes.

September 20, 2026
 Old and new phones side by side during an authenticator app transfer.

How to move authenticator apps to a new phone safely

Transfer TOTP accounts without locking yourself out.

September 20, 2026
 Google 2-Step Verification screen offering Prompt instead of SMS codes.

How to turn on Google Prompt instead of SMS codes

Prefer Google Prompt over SMS codes for stronger sign-in.

September 20, 2026
 Home packages beside instructions to strip labels and reship overseas.

How to spot a work-from-home package reshipping scam

Fake WFH package-forwarding jobs that move stolen goods.

September 20, 2026
 Oversized check beside gift cards and a mystery shopper script.

How to spot a mystery shopper check scam

Fake mystery-shopper checks that push gift cards or wires.

September 20, 2026
 Internship offer email demanding a training or visa fee.

How to spot a fake unpaid internship fee scam

Fake internship offers that charge training or placement fees.

September 20, 2026