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Phended Security Blog
Scam Alerts and Practical Defences
Plain-language articles about scams, how to spot them, and what you can do to protect yourself.
22 posts
No One From Google Will Call You About Your Account
A caller sent a real Google sign-in prompt to my phone and said he had all my passwords. He had none of them. He needed me to tap Yes.
October 17, 20263 min read
The Fake Storage Full Email Hiding on Google
A fake "Cloud Secure" email says your storage is full and your photos get deleted today, then sends you to a payment page hosted on Google.
October 7, 20263 min read
Fake Bank Calls That Also Steal Your Voice
A bank call that sounds completely real is now doing two jobs at once: trying to drain your account, and recording your voice so it can be cloned later.
June 2, 20263 min read
Fake Claude AI Site Hiding Windows Malware
A fake Claude AI website is handing out Windows malware. Here's how to spot it.
May 8, 20263 min read
Apple's Own System Used to Send Phishing Emails
A phishing email that really came from Apple, passed every security check, and pushes you to call a scam line about a fake $899 charge.
April 21, 20263 min read
How to Spot the Fake Jobs That Launder Money
A wave of fake job offers is aimed at students, young adults, and anyone needing extra income. The "work" is laundering stolen money. The legal trouble lands on you, not the scammer.
June 11, 20253 min read
Why Scam Links Now Come From Places You Trust
Criminals are hosting their scam pages on Google Docs, Microsoft OneDrive, and Canva. Your eyes see a familiar brand. Your instinct says safe. It's not.
May 6, 20253 min read
Etsy Sellers Are Being Tricked by Fake Buyers
A scam aimed squarely at Etsy sellers. A "buyer" messages with a problem, sends a link, and if you follow it you'll end up typing your payment card into a fake Etsy page.
April 22, 20253 min read
The Crypto Exchange Email That Empties Your Wallet
A phishing email claims to be from Coinbase, Kraken, or Wealthsimple Crypto, warning of unusual activity. Click the link and your crypto is gone. Unlike bank fraud, there's no reversing it.
April 17, 20253 min read
The Fake PayPal Bitcoin Charge That Isn't Real
An email shows a $400 Bitcoin purchase on your PayPal account. Panic sets in. You call the number. That's when the real scam starts.
February 13, 20253 min read
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