24% of recent scams are coming straight for your passwords. Stop playing roulette with “Password2026!” and hoping for the best 🎲 Let a password manager handle the heavy lifting by generating and storing unique logins for you. Outsmart the scammers 🔒

You’ve heard of SMS text-codes but have you ever tried an authenticator app or physical key to secure your accounts? 👀

Don’t let FOMO cost you your cash! Scammers are launching fake iPhone sites to steal your money 💸 🔒Buy only from verified sellers 💳Pay with credit/debit cards only 📱Report suspicious websites Learn more @theguardian.com: https://bit.ly/iphone18-dealscam

‘Cheap iPhone deal’: warning over scam sites selling latest Apple mobiles

Criminals exploit demand for iPhone 18 Pro and foldable Duo to trick people eager to get their hands on one

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Don’t let one compromised password invite hackers 🚪 According to @consumerreports.org 2026 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, 60% of Americans are already using MFA to protect their passwords. Join them! Learn More: https://bit.ly/2026ConsumerCyberReadinessReport

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Celebrate all month long with free activities and resources for kids and teens from over a dozen organizations committed to a safer digital world. Visit getcybersmart.org and #GetCyberSmart2026 #take9 #cybercivildefense

You can now use your face card as a passkey! 🔐 Google’s new selfie verification sign-in gives you an extra recovery option and keeps out scammers 🤳 Learn how to set up the new feature today: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/safety-security/selfie-video-sign-in/

Beware of "email bombing!” According to @washingtonpost.com, fraudsters are flooding inboxes with junk to bury important bank alerts. It’s a trap designed to make you miss legit warnings.

Scammers are exploiting generic Amazon order formats to disguise fake links ⚠️ Stay safe: 📱 Verify orders directly on Amaon's site or app 🛑 Don't trust logos; branding is easy to spoof 🖱️ Hover to preview links on desktop before clicking Learn More at Bloomberg: https://bit.ly/46fGPtI

The “perfect fit” job outreach might actually be an AI-generated scam engineered just for you 💻 Blue Star Families Cybersecurity Manager and veteran Benjamin Saldana breaks down how scammers use your data to craft fake recruiter outreach, and suspicious signs look out for 🚩

Avoid getting the ick from a scammer! Here are some examples of what NOT to put on your dating profile. Trust takes time. Protect your personal information.

🎬 Spoiler alert: scammers are using fake streaming sites and “free trials” to lure you in and steal your financial info. Do some research on the site before ever sharing personal info – if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Read more: https://bit.ly/4ivBS79 Source: @theguardian.com

🔄 Hit "refresh" on your family’s tech habits this school year. Take a few minutes this week to set clear guidelines with your kids around clicking links, downloading new apps, and keeping personal info private.

🛑All signs point to a 9-second pause. Here’s why: ⏸️Slowing down helps you spot scammers’ tricks. ⏸️You can identify signs of a scam: mismatched links, random email domains, and unusual payment methods. ⏸️You can verify strange requests. Look up the “sender’s” official contact info. Is it really them?

Tap-to-pay is quick, and scammers know it! @usatoday.com warns fraudsters are rushing people to tap-to-pay as a “donation,” without knowing where their money is going 💳 Before you tap to pay: ⏸️Take 9 seconds to pause ✅Verify the organization and total amount on the screen Read more: bit.ly/4i9i5dF

Helping protect others from frauds and scams? As chic as it gets.

💔 Think someone you care about may be talking to a romance scammer? Take9 and FightCybercrime.org partnered on a new resource to help you spot the signs of a romance scam, start a conversation with your loved one, and offer support. Learn more: https://bit.ly/Take9_RomanceScams

Join us for an upcoming workshop or webinar to #GetCyberSmart2026 ahead of your school year. There are events for every age and skill level. Check out getcybersmart.org/events to learn more. #take9 #cybercivildefense

Before you buy that supplement approved by a "doctor," make sure they actually have a pulse. ⬇️

Learning to count ➡️ counting to learn if what you’re seeing is a scam. Next time you get an “urgent” text message, Take9 seconds to look for warning signs: 🚩 Pressure to act immediately 🚩 Request for payment or personal info 🚩 Suspicious links Learn more at pausetake9.org

FaceTime from a strange number? 👀 PAUSE! @cbsnews.com reported that scammers are using video calls to impersonate bank representatives and trick people into screensharing their bank login information. Check out the 3 quick steps below to protect yourself 👇

A 9-second pause 🟰 your best defense against suspicious messages. Next time you see an unfamiliar link, Take9 seconds to pause and think before clicking. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

9️⃣ is having its moment, and 9️⃣ seconds is all it takes to stop scammers from getting your personal info! Take9 seconds to look for signs of a scammer, like urgency or sketchy links, whenever someone you don’t know tries to reach you. ⏱️ Count before you click! Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

AI is getting smarter, but are your digital habits keeping up? Join us for an upcoming workshop or webinar to #GetCyberSmart2026 about AI in July 📅 There are events for every age and skill level. Check out getcybersmart.org/events to learn more. #take9 #cybercivildefense

🎧 Take9 to fight frauds & scams like Craig Newmark. Craig sat down with @wgbh.org The Curiosity Desk to discuss about how a 9-second pause can create a safer digital landscape.

If something feels off, take a beat. 9 seconds is all it takes to spot the fakes. Count before you click. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

Taking 9 seconds to think before you open a link will stop scammers in their tracks and protect your ac-counts. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

Counting to 9 🟰 giving your brain the time it needs to see through scammers’ tricks. Next time you get a link from an unknown sender, don’t click right away! Pause and look for anything suspicious. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

⚽🌍 Join us at Prime Produce on Fri July 10 for a Wiki Loves Fútbol Watch Party + Wikipedia edit-a-thon celebrating the 2026 World Cup! Edit articles, earn stamps, win prizes! It’s free! Thanks as always to @craignewmark.bsky.social & @wikimediafoundation.org for their support ❤️ Details: 🧵

Don’t let a scammer ruin your rhythm. Count before you click. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

🧘‍♀️ Protect your peace with a 9-second pause. In just 9 seconds, your brain 🧠 can identify signs of a scam. Our tips: watch out for urgency, unfamiliar links, and unknown numbers who claim to be someone you know. If something seems out of the ordinary, it probably is! Learn more at pausetake9.org