Pause before you respond
Urgent requests, unfamiliar links, and unexpected attachments deserve a second look. Verify through a channel you already trust.
Protect your accounts
Use a unique password for each important account and turn on multifactor authentication. A password manager makes this easier to maintain.
Check the person, not just the message
Scammers can copy names, photos, voices, and writing styles. Call back using a number you know, especially before sending money or information.
Keep devices current
Install security updates, lock your devices, and keep a tested backup of information you cannot afford to lose.
If something happens
Disconnect the affected account or device, change credentials from a trusted device, contact the relevant provider, and document what happened.
For more practical advice, explore CISA Secure Our World ↗. The complete original guide in Spanish is also available.