Decision-tree tool

Before you act, walk through the warning signs.

Pick the situation, select what feels familiar, and get a calm pause plan with safer next steps. No private details required.

1. What happened?

Pick the closest situation.

No private details needed

This tool uses choices only. Do not paste messages, passwords, account numbers, private documents, Social Security numbers, or one-time codes.

2. Which warning signs do you notice?

Select anything that sounds close. You do not need every detail to match.

They say I must act right now.They ask me to keep it secret or not tell family, coworkers, or the platform.They want gift cards, crypto, wire transfer, payment apps, or another hard-to-reverse payment.They ask for passwords, one-time codes, account numbers, ID documents, or sensitive details.They want to move away from the original website, app, email thread, or normal process.I did not expect this message.The link, QR code, or sender address looks unusual.It says my account will close, lock, or be charged unless I act.

Your pause plan

Email, text, DM, or link

Still worth verifying

Even with fewer warning signs, use official channels before important actions.

Warning signs selected

No warning signs selected yet. Still verify important requests through official channels.

Safer next steps

Do not use the link, QR code, attachment, or phone number in the message.
Open the official website or app yourself.
Report the message through the platform when that option is available.

Ways to verify

The company's official app or website
A phone number printed on your card, bill, or official account page
A saved contact you already trust

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