Scam help

For Fake pop-ups, faked caller ID, strange texts and emails, lookalike websites and hacked accounts. Pick what's happening.

Scams and strange messages

• Pop-up says I have a virusFor: iPhone, Android or computer
• I got a strange textFor: iPhone or Android
• Facebook account hackedFor: Facebook, and other email or social media accounts
• Strange or junk email in GmailFor: Gmail on a computer

Faked calls, emails and websites

• Call shows a real number I trustFor: Any phone, cell or landline
• Someone is calling from my numberFor: Any phone, cell or landline
• Stop spam calls on iPhoneFor: iPhone
• Stop spam calls on AndroidFor: Android phone with the Phone by Google app
• Email looks real but might be fakeFor: Any email, on any device
• Friends got weird emails from meFor: Gmail and other email accounts
• Website looks real but might be fakeFor: Any phone, tablet or computer

Scam alerts

• Faked caller ID and text sendersScam alert
• Fake grandkid call with a copied voiceScam alert
• Fake bank fraud alert by textScam alert
• Fake virus pop-up that turns into a bank scamScam alert

Don't see your problem?

Tell Buster in your own words, or email buster@thetechgrandkid.com. Never send a password or a code.