Scams and safety
Strange messages, pop-ups, and what to do if you clicked.
- How to spot a scam text or email
Six signs a message is not what it claims to be, and what to do instead.
- I clicked a link in a strange message. What now?
Stay calm. Here are the steps to take right now, in order.
- A pop-up says my computer has a virus and to call a number
This is a trick. Do not call. Here is how to close it safely.
- Someone wants me to pay with gift cards
No real agency or company asks for gift cards. Here is what to do.
Call us. A real person answers.
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