Security guides for real-world scams

Clear, practical explainers on phishing, brand impersonation, and payment traps — how they work, how to spot them, and how AI-assisted warnings help you verify risk before you sign in or pay.

Fake checkouts and payment traps: how to avoid scams when buying online
Jan 18, 20266 min read
Fake checkouts and payment traps: how to avoid scams when buying online

A practical guide to spotting fake checkout pages, suspicious payment redirects, and refund/chargeback scams — with fast checks before you enter card details.

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Fake support and refund scams: how to verify contact pages before you share data
Jan 18, 20264 min read
Fake support and refund scams: how to verify contact pages before you share data

Scammers impersonate support teams to steal card details, one-time codes, and personal data. Learn the fastest ways to verify contact pages, refund forms, and “help” numbers safely.

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Is HTTPS (the lock icon) enough? What it means — and what it doesn’t
Jan 18, 20264 min read
Is HTTPS (the lock icon) enough? What it means — and what it doesn’t

HTTPS protects your connection, not your trust. Learn what the lock icon really means, how scams still use HTTPS, and the fastest checks to verify a site before you sign in or pay.

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Look-alike domains and typosquatting: how brand impersonation tricks still work
Jan 18, 20265 min read
Look-alike domains and typosquatting: how brand impersonation tricks still work

Learn how look-alike domains (typosquatting) impersonate real brands, what patterns to look for, and how to verify a site before logging in or paying.

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Phishing basics: how to spot risky links before you sign in or pay
Jan 18, 20266 min read
Phishing basics: how to spot risky links before you sign in or pay

A practical guide to recognizing phishing links, suspicious login pages, and fake checkout flows — with quick checks you can do in under a minute.

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QR-code phishing (quishing): what it is and how to stay safe
Jan 18, 20264 min read
QR-code phishing (quishing): what it is and how to stay safe

QR codes can hide malicious links behind a simple scan. Learn how quishing works, the most common traps, and practical checks to verify where a QR code leads before you sign in or pay.

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