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Guides published September 27, 2026 – October 1, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Phone showing a generic Membership expires today renewal text with a bright button

How to spot a fake Costco membership renewal scam

Renew only on costco.com you open or at the warehouse.

October 1, 2026
 Phone showing a generic Reset your password email from a music streaming service

How to spot a fake Spotify password reset

Change your Spotify password only in the app or site you open.

September 30, 2026
 Phone showing a generic Event canceled refund available notification next to a paper event ticket

How to spot a fake Ticketmaster refund scam

Check Ticketmaster refunds only in the account you open yourself.

September 30, 2026
 Laptop showing a generic ride receipt email with a large trip charge and a View receipt button

How to spot a fake Uber receipt phishing email

Check Uber trips and charges only in the app you open yourself.

September 30, 2026
 Living room at night with a TV showing a generic Account on hold screen and a phone on the coffee table showing a payment failed notification

How to spot a fake Netflix account suspension email

Check Netflix billing only at netflix.com or the app you open.

September 29, 2026
 Overhead view of a terrazzo table with a paper statement where a subscription line is circled in red, a phone showing an Unusual charge alert, and a blank payment card

How to spot a Disney Plus billing scam

Check Disney+ charges only in the site or app you open yourself.

September 29, 2026
 Phone on a park bench showing a New login detected notification

How to spot a fake Instagram login alert

Check Instagram logins only in the app or site you open yourself.

September 29, 2026
 Tablet on a cafe table showing an Account locked alert with an Unlock now button flagged as a suspicious link, next to a coffee cup and a phone showing a verification code text

How to spot a fake Apple ID lock alert

Verify Apple ID only in Settings or appleid.apple.com yourself.

September 28, 2026
 Phone on a nightstand under a lamp showing a Purchase confirmation email from Payment Services, with a Cancel link flagged by a warning sign

How to spot a fake PayPal purchase alert

Check PayPal activity only in the app or site you open yourself.

September 28, 2026
 Phone next to a delivery box showing an email from Membership Services, your membership expires today, with a Renew membership button flagged as a suspicious link

How to spot a fake Amazon Prime renewal scam

Verify Prime only on amazon.com or the app you open yourself.

September 27, 2026
 Laptop on a desk showing a Meeting invitation email from an external sender, with the Join meeting link flagged as a suspicious link from an unknown host

How to spot a fake Zoom meeting invite phishing email

Confirm with the host, then open Zoom yourself.

September 27, 2026
 Phone on a table beside a residential lease and keys, showing a text from Property Mgmt, unknown sender: new payment portal, rent now goes through our new link

How to spot a landlord rent payment app scam

Verify any payee change via your lease or known portal.

September 27, 2026