Random spam adding things to my calendar

[user6boqzT0NlP]

I have been noticing things appearing on my calendar from various anti-virus programs. They tell me that my subscription has been renewed. I know these are fake but it bothers me that they are able to post things to my calendar.

[CEParsons · Accepted solution]

Here is the official guide for dealing with calendar spam on Android: https://support.google.com/calendar/answer/12790228?hl=en

[user6boqzT0NlP]

Very easy useful instructions. Thanks so much

[GKTheOne]

I'm using the TabA11+ (SM-X230), and those instructions are not helpful as I don't have the google calendar app 🙏
I'm using the Calendar app supplied with the tablet, and still getting invites from my hotmail (Outlook/Live) spam folder automatically accepted and added to my calendar. Any thoughts? 🤔

[sw34]

For the Samsung Calendar widget (not Google calendar): go to regular Settings on your phone > Calendar > Permissions > Contacts (choose dont allow)

[slowguy]

I did this, but it didn't work. Still getting the spam entries.

[RedonRed]

A number of months ago and again yesterday an item was as added to my calendar notifying me of an automatic payment of $400 to keep " my account" active for the next 5 years. There were, of course, links embedded to verify my account. Yesterday's had more "info" and looked to be from a different company but was similar in intent. 

I deleted it immediately but have concerns.

How did this happen?

What steps should I take?

I verified that there wasnt a automatic payment from my account.

Should I consider and treat this the same as I do email phishing attempts?

[Mujibar]

Yes, it's a phishing attempt. If it's a calendar that's associated with a Google account, that's the source.

[katrax]

This is a new phish that sucks! First phone, then email, then text, and now calendar. They (scammers ) are so invasive, like weeds. I suspected it was Google also. Sent them a complaint message.

[RedonRed]

Thanks. Yes it sucks.