#scams
Every Mapletechie story tagged "scams" — tech news, reviews, and analysis.
- Report a Scam Text in Canada Without Opening Its Link
Matthew Leo · September 23, 2026Forward suspicious messages to 7726 without tapping their links. Here is the safe process on iPhone and Android, plus what to do after a mistake.
- Stop Fake Virus Alerts Coming From Your Browser
Matthew Leo · September 13, 2026Those alarming virus notifications may be website permissions, not an infection. Identify the sender, revoke access and check whether anything was installed.
- QR Codes Can Hide Convincing Phishing Sites
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026A QR code conceals its destination until a phone reads it. Learn where Canadian scams use them, what to inspect, and what to do after a bad scan.
- Recover a Hacked Facebook Account Without Getting Scammed
Matthew Leo · August 6, 2026Recover a compromised Facebook account through Meta’s official process, then secure the connected email, sessions, Pages, advertisements and payment methods.
- That Package-Fee Text Is Probably a Scam
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026A tiny customs or redelivery charge can lead to a much larger loss. Here is how Canadians can check the message, protect their accounts and report it.