Fake calendar invites are spreading. Here’s how to remove them and prevent more

Fake calendar invites are spreading and are often used for phishing, with many entries that users can’t delete or that keep reappearing due to cross‑device syncing. The article notes that the end goal is usually financial, with attackers sometimes asking you to call a number or join a meeting, potentially using a tech support scam approach or to obtain banking details.

It explains how to remove fake entries and block future spam, emphasising that calendars often sync across devices and that removal must be done everywhere. After summarising removal steps for Outlook, Gmail, Android, Mac, and iPhone, the piece also urges turning off auto‑add, limiting calendar permissions, and reviewing apps with calendar access, alongside using an up‑to‑date anti‑malware solution.

According to Pieter Arntz, you can further verify legitimacy by reporting to Microsoft or the relevant official channels and by considering Malwarebytes Scam Guard for guidance.