Monday, November 9, 2026
Independent reporting on manipulation, impersonation and fraud Latest stories →
News · Sep 28
Spoofed numbers and official-looking credentials are not the decisive signal. The request to stay on the line, keep the call secret or move money is.
3 min read
Fraud & Recovery · Nov 9, 2026
A caller promises loan forgiveness and asks for your FSA ID. How to confirm your servicer, what real help costs (nothing) and requests that end the call.
5 min
Workplace Deception · Nov 9, 2026
When one person can send money alone, one convincing email can cost a business dearly. How to set dual approval, payment limits and alerts with your bank.
5 min
Workplace Deception · Nov 9, 2026
Someone can send mail that appears to come from your domain. What SPF, DKIM and DMARC do, how a small business turns them on safely and what to do if spoofed.
5 min
Identity & Access · Nov 9, 2026
Scammers quote your address and phone because data brokers sell them. California's free DROP tool now works; what it covers and what other states can do.
5 minThe most useful reads for recognizing a manipulation attempt before the requested action.
Guides · Nov 9, 2026
Microsoft extended consumer Windows 10 security updates to October 12, 2027. Who is covered, how to enroll and how to ignore pop-ups and upgrade sellers.
Guides · Nov 9, 2026
The box behind the TV may be years out of date. Check its age, admin password, encryption and remote access, and know when to replace it, per FTC and FBI.
Guides · Nov 9, 2026
A new camera or video doorbell is a live feed of a home. What to check before buying, how to set up the account and who should have access, per the FTC.
Guides · Nov 9, 2026
Trading in, selling or handing down a phone? Back up, sign out and erase in the right order so your accounts, cards and messages don't leave with the device.
Fraud & Recovery · Nov 9, 2026
Venmo activity can be visible to others and Cash App relies on your lock settings. Changes to make before December, plus what each company says it won't ask.
Separate account, device, identity and payment recovery. Start with the exposure you can name and use a clean route to the institution involved.
Use the recovery desk →Stories distinguish source records from our analysis, link to the strongest available evidence and avoid product recommendations. Corrections and sourcing standards are public.