Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson is the founder of LookSteady, a cybersecurity professional with a CISSP and more than 15 years of experience.
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About the scam safety guides
These guides explain common scam warning signs and practical next steps in plain English. Claim-specific links point to primary sources so readers can check the underlying guidance. The articles provide general education; they cannot determine whether a particular message or device is safe.
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Guides by Kevin Johnson
- Text message scams (IRS, Medicare, Amazon, banks)
The text says a package is waiting, your account is locked, or you owe money. Here is how to check a suspicious text message safely.
- Fake tech support and 'your computer is infected' scams
Someone calls or a pop-up claims your computer is infected. How the fake tech support scam works, and what to do if you already paid.
- Phishing emails and 'verify your account' messages
Emails that look real but want your password or one-time code. How to spot a phishing email and what to do if you already clicked.
- Romance and grandparent scams
A new friend needs money, or a call says a relative is in trouble. How to verify before you pay, and what to do if you already sent money.
- What to do if you already clicked or called
You acted on a scam. Here are the calm first steps for a clicked link, a shared password, remote access, or money already sent.
- Warning signs of malicious popups
How to tell a browser pop-up scare from a real security warning, and what to do when a page will not close or shows a support number.