Free large-print visual and text practice card
Pause before you act.
Unexpected contact making you hurry? Pause first. These five calm steps can help you practice what to do before a stressful call, message, payment request, or screen-share request.
End the contact
Hang up, close the chat, or leave the screen share.
Do not pay or share a code
Do not send money, passwords, or verification codes.
Do not install anything
Do not install an app or give someone remote access.
Find the organization another way
Use a number from a card or statement you already had. Type a known official domain yourself.
Leave it unknown if you cannot verify
You do not have to decide today. You can stop without explaining why.
Verify another way
Use a phone number from a card or statement you already had. Type a known official domain yourself. Call someone through a contact saved before this request.
Practice reminder
This card cannot tell whether a contact is legitimate. It does not investigate incidents or guarantee protection or recovery. If you already shared money, a password, or account access, use the real provider's independently found support route now.
Optional next step
Want to practice before a stressful moment? The $12 Pause & Verify kit includes an offline browser packet and a 16-page large-print PDF for invented scenarios. It is self-guided. No live session or incident review is included.