The talk, at a glance
Six topics your members can use. Plain language, familiar situations, and time to ask questions.
A caller sounds like someone you love. They need money now and want you to keep it secret.
The practice: Hang up. Call your family member at the number you already have. Use a private family safe word as another check.
A message says your account is locked. A caller asks for the code that just arrived on your phone.
The practice: Leave the message. Open the account yourself or call the number on your bank card.
A video can make someone appear to say or do something they never did. A familiar face is not proof.
The practice: Check the original source through a separate route before you share, pay, or act.
A new relationship becomes a money request. An investment promises easy returns and pushes you to act fast.
The practice: Pause the transfer. Bring in someone you trust. Check claims outside the conversation.
Simple habits put a pause between a convincing story and a costly decision. No rule catches every scam.
The practice: Rehearse the five rules below. Pick one account or device to secure first.
Act quickly. If money moved, contact your bank or payment provider through a trusted number and ask whether it can be stopped or recalled.
The practice: Save messages and transaction details. Secure affected accounts. Report the incident. Learn why another promise to recover your money deserves a careful check.
Take these home
These habits build on Connor’s Lock the Digital Door outline. The talk also covers email, phone, connected devices, and home Wi-Fi.
Use your own contacts, your bank card, or your bill. Confirm the person and the request. Do not use the number in the message.
Urgency is a reason to slow down. Do not let a caller set the pace.
Do not give a password or one-time login code to someone who contacts you.
Verify the person and the payment request through a separate, trusted route.
Use different passwords for important accounts. Turn on two-step login and device updates.
The habit to take home
Use a number you already know. Give yourself time to check.
Stronger together. No one left behind.
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