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Guides published October 1, 2026 – October 5, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Coworking desk monitor showing “A file was shared with you” with an arrow pointing to a “Sign in to view” password box

How to spot a fake Dropbox shared file email

Confirm with the sender another way before you open it.

October 5, 2026
 Laptop showing a fake auto-renewal invoice email with a masked callback number and a remote access cursor

How to spot a fake Geek Squad renewal email

Check plans only in the Best Buy account you open yourself.

October 4, 2026
 Bike with a for-sale sign in a garage and a phone where a stranger asks: Can you send me the code?

How to spot a Google Voice verification code scam

Never read a Google code to someone who contacted you first.

October 4, 2026
 Phone lock screen at night showing an account locked alert that says to move funds to a safe wallet

How to spot a fake Coinbase account alert

Open the Coinbase app yourself; never move funds for a caller.

October 4, 2026
 Phone showing a generic doorbell unusual activity alert with a bright view clip link

How to spot a fake Ring doorbell alert

Check activity only in the Ring app or ring.com you open.

October 3, 2026
 Phone showing a generic host message asking to pay the balance off the booking app

How to spot a fake Airbnb host message

Message and pay only inside the Airbnb app or airbnb.com.

October 3, 2026
 Phone showing a generic flight cancelled rebook now text with a bright link

How to spot a fake Delta flight change text

Check your trip only at delta.com or the Fly Delta app.

October 3, 2026
 Phone showing a generic delivery exception text with a bright track package link

How to spot a fake FedEx delivery text

Track and pay only on fedex.com or the FedEx app you open.

October 2, 2026
 Phone showing a generic check your gift card balance message next to a gift card

How to spot a fake Walmart gift card balance scam

Check balances only on walmart.com and never share a PIN.

October 2, 2026
 Phone showing a generic your account is locked bank alert with an unlock now button

How to spot a fake Chase account locked alert

Check your account only in the Chase app or chase.com you open.

October 2, 2026
 Laptop showing a generic Please Review and Sign document email with a bright button

How to spot a fake DocuSign signature request

Confirm the sender before you open any signature request.

October 1, 2026
 Laptop calendar showing a generic Join meeting invite from an unknown sender

How to spot a fake Microsoft Teams meeting invite

Confirm the host and join only inside the Teams app.

October 1, 2026