Relationships And Family
Family code word
A private phrase used to verify emergency calls.
What it means
A family code word is a simple shared phrase that family members can use to confirm identity during a suspicious emergency call or message.
Example
Your family agrees that anyone asking for emergency money must first say the private code word.
Warning signs
- A caller claiming to be family cannot answer a private verification question.
- They say there is no time to verify.
- They pressure you not to call anyone else.
- They become angry when you pause.
Safer next steps
- Create a code word with close family members.
- Do not share it through public posts or group chats.
- Use it only as one layer of verification.
- Still call back using known phone numbers.