P.A.U.S.E. Before You Respond — An approachable safety check for messages, requests and online conversations.
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THE RED-FLAG CHECKPOINT

P.A.U.S.E. Before You Respond
An approachable safety check for messages, requests and online conversations.

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Personal information
Is someone asking for details that should stay private?

Asking for secrecy
Are you told to keep the conversation or request hidden?

Urgency
Are you being pressured to decide, pay or respond right now?

Switching apps
Is someone pushing you to move to another app or private channel?

Emotions
Is fear, excitement, embarrassment or trust being used to rush you?

ONE RED FLAG IS ENOUGH TO PAUSE
Stop the interaction. Do not share more. Talk to someone you trust or independently contact the real
organization.

Use with students, families or teams. A red flag does not prove a scam; it tells you to verify first.

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