One habit before you click, pay, reply, scan, or share
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The S.A.F.E.™ System
Four words, always in this order.
- S
Slow Down
Pressure is the trick. Nothing real expires in two minutes.
- A
Ask Questions
Why me? Why now? Why this way of paying?
- F
Find Another Way to Verify
Hang up. Open the app yourself. Call the number on your card.
- E
Exit If Unsure
You never have to prove it is a scam. Unsure is enough.
"I don't make decisions on the phone."
What's happening?
Tap the situation you are in — a call, a text, a gift card request.
My S.A.F.E. Plan
Fill in your trusted people and accounts, then print it.
Holiday & Winter Scams
The scam calendar, November through March.
It already happened
After the click: your first 15 minutes and the R.E.S.E.T.™ steps.
Practice first
Made-up messages and calls. Say “it’s a scam” or “it’s safe”, then name the S.A.F.E. step.
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