Phishing, tracking, data breaches, and online safety guides.
An HMRC tax refund text scam is a fake message that claims you are owed a tax refund. HMRC never offers tax refunds by text or email. Any message that asks you to click a link to claim a refund…
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A deepfake video call scam uses AI to fake the face and voice of someone you trust on a live video call. The caller may look like your boss, a family member, or a colleague. They press you to send…
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Is Public Wi-Fi Safe? How to Protect Yourself on Free Networks Public Wi-Fi is not safe by default. Most free networks in cafes, airports and hotels are unencrypted or use weak encryption, which means other people on the same network…
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How to Check If Your Email Was in a Data Breach The fastest way to check is to enter your email address into a free breach lookup service such as Have I Been Pwned. It searches public breach databases and…
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How to tell if a Chrome update notification is fake: the one rule that always works, the real warning signs, and what to do if you already clicked.
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How to tell if your car has a hidden GPS tracker: a free phone scan, where to physically check, and what to do if you find one you didn't authorise.
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How to tell if your smart TV is spying on you: how ACR tracking actually works, and the exact menu path to disable it on Samsung, LG, Sony, and Roku.
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How to tell if a "virus detected" popup is fake: the one test that settles it, why the close button can be rigged, and what to do if you called the number.
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How to tell if a LinkedIn job posting is fake: email domain checks, salary red flags, and what to do if you've already shared sensitive information.
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How to tell if a browser extension is safe before installing: permission checks, why badges aren't proof, and lessons from the AITOPIA data-theft case.
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