The parking QR-code scam: a September warning worth sharing
The FTC's September 2026 alert warns that scammers have covered legitimate parking QR codes with their own. A convenient scan can lead to a…
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Cloned car-dealer websites: check the business outside the page
In September 2026, the FTC warned about bogus websites that imitate real car dealerships. Copying a logo, listing and photograph can make a…
One-time codes are not something support should ask you to forward
A one-time code can authorise access or a transaction. Someone asking you to read it aloud may be trying to complete a sign-in that you did not…
Deepfake or real? Verify the request instead of guessing from the voice
A convincing voice or video should not be the only evidence behind an urgent request for money or private information. Verification can work…
A small-business invoice check before the payment run
A convincing invoice can reach a busy business at exactly the moment someone wants to clear the payment queue. Verification should focus on the…
The ten-second pause that helps with urgent payment requests
Urgency narrows attention. A request that insists you must pay immediately can make normal checks feel like a delay you cannot afford. A brief…