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Scams & Impersonation

The pause is the move.

Recognize the pressure. Verify who is really asking.

Unexpected messages, calls and requests across devices and services.

01 / Answer

What you need to know.

A familiar name is not proof of identity. When a message pushes you to act immediately, pause and verify the request through a separate channel you already trust.

02 / Check

Look before you act.

  1. Look for pressure to send money, share a code, open an attachment or sign in through a supplied link.
  2. Ask whether you expected the request. Do not use the contact details inside a suspicious message to verify that same message.
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03 / Do

Make one useful change.

  1. Open the official app yourself, or contact the person using a number you already know.
  2. Report suspicious messages using your service’s reporting option. Do not reply with passwords, one-time codes or payment details.

04 / Verify

Check the change stuck.

  1. Confirm the request independently before taking action.
  2. If you already shared a password or payment information, contact the account or payment provider through its official channel and use its recovery process.

Sources & verification

GUIDANCE REVIEWED · 25 SEP 2026

Unexpected messages, calls and requests across devices and services.

One change is a start.

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