Only scan QR codes from trusted sources and check the website URL before entering any sensitive details.

Pause and take 9 before you buy. Avoid upfront payments, don’t move conversations off the platform, and only use secure payment methods. If a deal feels too good to be true, it probably is.

If something feels rushed or too good to be true, take a moment to pause, Take9, and check for warning signs. Verify profiles and photos, stay on trusted platforms, watch for urgency, and never send money to someone you’ve only met online or by phone.

Take 9 before you pay. Work directly with trusted funeral homes, verify any requests for payment, and don’t feel rushed to make decisions. Avoid sharing personal or financial information with anyone who contacts you unexpectedly.

Only work with licensed attorneys or accredited representatives. Be wary of anyone guaranteeing results or asking for large upfront fees, and always verify credentials through official sources.

Don’t use links in unexpected texts. Go directly to the toll agency’s official website or app to check your balance, and never enter payment details on a site you didn’t navigate to yourself.

Pause and 9 before you act. The IRS won’t demand immediate payment or contact you by text, email, or social media. Don’t share personal or financial information, and verify any claims directly through official IRS channels.

Take 9 before you interact. Don’t click links from people you don’t know and if it looks like a friend, double check through another channel. Never share personal information in DMs!

Ignore phone numbers in AI summaries and verify contact details directly on the company’s official website.

Take 9 before you respond. Stay vigilant with unexpected messages, even if they feel personal or familiar. Don’t click links or share sensitive information, and verify through a trusted source. Create a code-word that only your family knows to confirm urgent requests!