Safety Resources & Guidance
Practical checklists, tips, and tools to stay safe online and reduce your cyber fraud risk
Education-first support builds long-term safety.
Understanding how fraud works, recognizing red flags, and maintaining digital hygiene are your best defenses. Below are practical resources you can use immediately.
If You're Facing Active Fraud Right Now
- Stop communicating with the fraudster immediately
- Do not share any OTPs, passwords, or account details
- Contact your bank immediately if money is involved — they may reverse transfers
- Disconnect from the internet if you fear device compromise
- Change passwords on critical accounts (email, banking, social media)
- Enable 2FA on all accounts that support it
- Monitor accounts for suspicious transactions
- File a complaint with local law enforcement (for cyber crimes)
⚠️ Time is critical in active fraud situations. Official channels (banks, police) must handle the incident, not advisory services like ours.
Free Resources
📥 Future Cyber Safety Checklist (PDF)
A step-by-step checklist to help you implement basic cyber safety practices after an incident.
🔐 Digital Hygiene Basics
Passwords
- Use unique passwords for each account
- Make passwords at least 12 characters long
- Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
- Use a password manager if possible
- Never share passwords with anyone
2-Factor Authentication
- Enable on all accounts that support it
- Use authenticator apps instead of SMS when possible
- Keep recovery codes in a safe place
- Never share OTPs or codes with anyone
- Check for 2FA on new accounts
Device Security
- Keep OS and software updated
- Use antivirus/anti-malware software
- Avoid public Wi-Fi for sensitive transactions
- Use a VPN on untrusted networks
- Lock your devices with strong PINs/passwords
Online Behavior
- Verify contacts through official channels first
- Don't click links in unsolicited messages
- Check URLs before entering credentials
- Be cautious of urgent payment demands
- Never grant remote access to your device
🚩 Common Scam Red Flags
Watch out for these warning signs:
- Urgent payment demands with threats — "Your account will be closed!" or "Act now or lose money!"
- Requests for OTPs or passwords — Banks never ask for these via email, phone, or message
- Requests for remote access to your device — Never give anyone control of your screen
- Unsolicited links and suspicious login prompts — Phishing attempts designed to steal credentials
- Requests for payment via untraceable methods — Gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers
- Impersonation of trusted organizations — Banks, government agencies, tech companies
- Pressure to act quickly without verification — Legitimate institutions allow time to verify
- Grammar and spelling errors — Professional organizations don't send poorly written messages
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