0 of 4 required questions answered
1. How did the contact begin? (required) A familiar name, number, voice, or profile is not proof of identity.
Expected request that I independently confirmed Familiar person or organization, but not independently confirmed Unexpected email, text, marketplace message, or job contact Social media or dating-app contact Unexpected phone call, automated call, or caller-ID claim
2. What action are you being asked to take? (required) Read general information with no login, payment, download, or disclosure Open a link, QR code, attachment, or document Share identity documents, financial details, or sensitive personal information Share a password, one-time code, reset link, or authentication approval Send money by wire, payment app, crypto, gift card, cash, or unusual method Install software, enable remote access, share a screen, or run a command
3. What pressure tactics are present? (optional) Select all that apply.
Asked to act today or before a short deadline Threatened with account closure, arrest, financial loss, embarrassment, or another serious consequence Told to keep the request secret Offered unusually high returns, easy money, guaranteed winnings, or an unexpectedly valuable reward Told not to consult a family member, coworker, bank, employer, or other trusted person
4. How can the request be verified? (required) I verified it using an official app, website, saved number, or contact method I found independently I have not independently verified it The only contact information came from the message or caller The person resisted verification, told me not to call back, or told me to bypass normal procedures
5. Does anything else appear inconsistent? (optional) Select all that apply.
Sender address, domain, username, payment destination, or phone number looks unusual Story, job, invoice, relationship, or account alert does not match what I expected The person moved the conversation to a private or unusual communication platform The request involves a new bank account, wallet address, payment recipient, shipping address, or vendor detail The person became angry, evasive, or more forceful when questioned
6. Have you already acted? (required) This answer does not change the numerical score. It provides relevant next steps.
No I clicked a link, opened a file, or scanned a QR code I entered a password, one-time code, or personal information I installed software, enabled remote access, or shared my screen I sent money, crypto, gift cards, or payment information
