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Guides published September 23, 2026 – September 26, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Phone on a car dashboard showing a text from Toll Services, unknown sender: final notice, unpaid toll balance, pay now to avoid a late fee

How to spot a fake unpaid toll road text

Check your balance only on the agency site you open yourself.

September 26, 2026
 Phone on a garage floor next to car keys showing an incoming Vehicle Warranty call, coverage expired, flagged as robocall spam risk

How to spot a car extended warranty robocall scam

Hang up, then check with your dealer or your own paperwork.

September 26, 2026
 Laptop inbox showing a Student Aid Office email, FAFSA on hold: verify now, with a processing fee due warning and a Release my aid link

How to spot a FAFSA student aid phishing email

Filing is free—go to StudentAid.gov yourself.

September 26, 2026
 Phone showing an incoming call from Home Warranty Dept labeled suspected spam on a kitchen counter

How to spot a home warranty cold call scam

Hang up, then check your own contract.

September 25, 2026
 Phone text from an unknown sender titled Bank Alert asking to reply YES or NO about a purchase

How to spot a fake bank fraud alert text

Verify in your bank app or the number on your card.

September 25, 2026
 Tablet inbox showing a Parent Portal email saying account on hold, verify within 24 hours

How to spot a school parent portal phishing email

Sign in only from your bookmark or the official app.

September 25, 2026
 Suspicious Microsoft 365 renewal email next to a note saying check account.microsoft.com yourself

How to spot a fake Microsoft 365 renewal email

Verify billing at account.microsoft.com — not the email.

September 24, 2026
 Phone Wi-Fi list showing two look-alike café network names next to a note saying ask staff first

How to spot a fake public Wi-Fi hotspot

Ask staff for the exact network name.

September 24, 2026
 Open-enrollment phone call about a subsidy next to a note saying type HealthCare.gov yourself

How to spot a health insurance marketplace scam

Enroll only at HealthCare.gov or your state Marketplace.

September 24, 2026
 Phone showing a suspicious airline support DM next to a note saying use the official app

How to spot a fake airline customer service message

Verify in the official app — not a DM.

September 23, 2026
 Phone Settings screen concept for reviewing Apple Account signed-in devices

How to review devices signed in to your Apple Account

Remove devices you do not recognize.

September 23, 2026
 Door hanger about a free solar rebate next to a note saying verify with your utility

How to spot a solar or clean energy rebate scam

Free government solar is a scam pitch.

September 23, 2026