Quick Check
Take a breath. Read this once. If any of these are true, pause before acting.
- ⏱️ You’re being rushed or pressured to act now
- 😨 The message uses fear, threats, or consequences
- 🤫 You’re told not to tell anyone
- 💳 You’re asked to pay with gift cards, crypto, or wire transfer
- 🔐 Someone asks for a code you just received
- 🔗 The link looks strange, shortened, or unexpected
- 📞 You didn’t request the call, email, or pop-up
- 🎭 They claim to be a bank, company, government, or family member
- 🎁 It sounds too good to be true
If even one of these feels familiar:
Stop. Do not click. Do not send money. Get a second opinion.