Scam-proof your digital life

Phishing emails or texts are often disguised to look like they’re from trusted sources like your bank, a delivery service, or even your employer. They often urge immediate action, like clicking a link, confirming personal details, or verifying an account. The goal is to steal login credentials, financial details, or install malware.

Tech-support scams usually use fake alerts to convince you there’s a problem with your device. The scammer, often posing as someone from Microsoft, Apple, or your antivirus provider, pressures you to act quickly. The outcome often involves granting remote access, losing data, or incurring fraudulent charges.

These scams exploit urgency and authority. A caller or message claims to be your boss, a government agent, or even a family member in trouble. They pressure you to send money, gift cards, or sensitive information before you have time to think it through.

Investment fraudsters hook you by promising guaranteed returns, secret strategies, or insider access to booming opportunities in cryptocurrency or high-yield investments. They may pose as influencers or financial advisors. Once you transfer funds, the “advisor” disappears, and the promised profits never arrive.