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Guides published September 20, 2026 – September 22, 2026, newest first. Newest posts are on page 1.

Phone showing a suspicious Venmo payment request next to a note saying verify outside the app

How to spot a fake Venmo payment request

Decline unexpected requests — verify outside Venmo.

September 22, 2026
 Laptop showing Google Drive Manage access panel with people and Restricted general access

How to review who can access your Google Drive files

Manage access, Restricted, and folder inheritance.

September 22, 2026
 Laptop video call showing a familiar face with a notepad reminder to verify with a known-good callback

How to spot a deepfake video call scam

Hang up and call back on a number you already trust.

September 22, 2026
 Phone showing an unwanted tracker alert next to a small Bluetooth tracker tag

How to find an unwanted AirTag or Bluetooth tracker nearby

Play Sound, Find Nearby, then disable the tracker — not just Bluetooth off.

September 21, 2026
 Laptop inbox showing a fake Netflix password-reset email beside the real netflix.com bookmark

How to spot a fake Netflix or streaming password-reset email

Skip unexpected reset links — open the real streaming app yourself.

September 21, 2026
 Phone showing a crowdfunding campaign page next to a notepad with organizer verification checks

How to spot a GoFundMe or crowdfunding donation scam

Verify the organizer and photos — skip gift-card and crypto asks.

September 21, 2026
 Phone and laptop showing a fake USPS Informed Delivery email next to a real usps.com bookmark

How to spot a fake USPS Informed Delivery email or text

Open usps.com yourself — skip unexpected digest and reverify links.

September 20, 2026
 HOA statement beside a laptop showing a suspicious new resident payment portal

How to spot an HOA dues payment portal scam

Pay from a known statement URL — not a cold portal link or search ad.

September 20, 2026
 Key fob on a hallway table near a front door with a car parked in the driveway outside

How to protect your car from a key fob relay attack in the driveway

Move fobs inward; use a tested Faraday pouch overnight.

September 20, 2026
 Home router admin page with Universal Plug and Play set to Off.

How to turn off UPnP on a home router

Disable Universal Plug and Play unless a device truly needs auto port maps.

September 20, 2026
 Browser notification tray showing a fake virus alert from an unknown site.

How to spot a malicious browser push notification scam

Revoke rogue site notification permission; never call numbers from random alerts.

September 20, 2026
 Home NAS admin dashboard showing MFA and update settings enabled.

How to secure a home NAS or personal cloud drive

Unique admin, updates, MFA, least privilege—and no casual WAN exposure.

September 20, 2026