Inoculate the household against the next call

    Tech-support scammers run the same script over and over. A short household briefing prevents most repeat hits.

    The one-line rule

    Microsoft, Apple, the ATO/IRS/HMRC and the police will never call you out of the blue about your computer or accounts. If they do, hang up and call the official number yourself.

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    Confirm the inbox is actively compromised

    Pin down which account, who's been emailed, and which sessions are unfamiliar.
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    Make the next phishing email harmless

    Use a password manager, hardware key and email aliases so a single phish can't cascade.
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    Use specialised victim resources

    Sextortion has dedicated services — they're free, confidential and fast.