WhatsApp Hacked? What to Do First (and How to Stop It Happening)
Logged out of WhatsApp and friends are getting money requests in your name? Here is what to do first, how these takeovers happen, and how to lock your account.
What Happens After You File a Cyber Crime Complaint in India
You called 1930 or filed on cybercrime.gov.in. Now what? A plain guide to who handles your complaint, how money can be frozen and returned, and what you can do.
‘Sorry, Wrong Number’ Text: Is It a Scam?
A text meant for someone else can be the start of a scam. See how it works, the red flags and what the FBI says.
‘Hi Mum’ or ‘Hi Dad’ Text From a New Number: Scam?
A ‘Hi Mum’ or ‘Hi Dad’ text from a new number is a known scam. See an example and how to check.
Is This Royal Mail Text a Scam? Fake Redelivery Fee Texts
Fake Royal Mail texts ask for a small fee to redeliver your parcel. See an example and what to do.
Does the IRS Send Text Messages? How to Spot an IRS Text Scam
Got a text from the IRS about a refund or back taxes? See the example, what the IRS says, and what to do.
Bitcoin ATM Scam: Why Anyone Telling You to Use One Is a Scammer
If anyone tells you to put cash into a Bitcoin or crypto ATM, it’s a scam. How the bitcoin ATM scam works, a real Ohio case, red flags, and what to do if you paid.
Is This USPS Text a Scam? ‘Package Couldn’t Be Delivered’
A text saying your USPS package couldn’t be delivered is a well-known scam. See the example and what to do.
Does Venmo Send Texts? How to Spot a Fake Venmo Text
Not sure if a Venmo text is real? See an example, the red flags, and how to report a fake one.
Grandparent Scam: The “I’m in Jail, Don’t Tell Mom” Call and How to Stop It
A “grandchild” calls in tears needing bail, then a “lawyer” sends a courier for cash. That’s the grandparent scam. How it works, a new Oct. 2026 case, 7 red flags and what to do.