Oct 5 ā¢ Prevention Tips & Education
š§ The āPause Before You Pressā Rule: A Simple Habit That Stops Scams
Most scams today donāt happen because people arenāt smart ā they happen because scammers are fast.
They rush you into reacting before your brain has a chance to question whatās happening.
Thatās why one of the simplest (and most powerful) tools you can use is something I call the 'Pause Before You Press Rule'.
š Hereās how it works: Whenever you get a message that triggers an instant reaction ā fear, excitement, urgency, or guilt ā PAUSE! Take 30 seconds. Breathe. Ask yourself:
- āWould this person or company normally contact me this way?ā
- āAre they pushing me to do something right now?ā
- āCan I verify this independently?ā
Nine times out of ten, that short pause is enough to break the scammerās control.
š¬ Discussion:
Have you ever caught a scam just because you stopped for a moment instead of clicking right away?
Share your experience below ā your story could help someone else stay safe! š”ļø
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š§ The āPause Before You Pressā Rule: A Simple Habit That Stops Scams
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