The New Scam Pattern That Starts in Email and Finishes on Your Phone

Written By S&L IT Consultants

Published on: 07/02/2026

Most people still think of scams as something that happens inside email. A suspicious message arrives, and you look it over and either delete it or move on. That way of thinking no longer aligns with how most scams actually work.

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ClickFix: The Scam That Learned a New Trick

Written By S&L IT Consultants

Published on: 06/01/2026

The problem is that scammers have adapted. They have taken an old attack and reshaped it into something that blends into habits we barely think about, such as passing a CAPTCHA or completing a two-factor step.

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The “Google” SMS Code Scam: How It Works and How to Stay Safe

Written By S&L IT Consultants

Published on: 11/11/2025

It usually starts with a text that looks completely legitimate, as if Google sent it themselves. It often sounds urgent, with messages such as: "We detected a new device syncing with your Google Authenticator account. If this wasn't you, call [number]."

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