That's why you should agree on a safe word: A few days ago we reported on a case where a mother received a call from "her daughter" who was allegedly kidnapped. But in fact it is not a call from the real daughter, but an AI call that impersonated her daughter in order to extort a ransom from her mother. The mother was 100% convinced that it was her daughter's voice.
Mr. Lawyer also reports on this topic on TikTok and recommends agreeing on a so-called safe word or a complete sentence to prevent this type of fraud.
@herranwalt Get a safe word. 💕 Fraudsters are now using your votes for the grandchild trick, for example. #1minutejura #learningwithtiktok #news ♬ Original sound – Mr. Lawyer
Safeword in the Family: A Guide to Using Codewords to Avoid Fraud
A family safeword can be an agreed-upon code word or phrase used to confirm that a person is indeed a family member or to signal trustworthiness and authenticity. It can be helpful in avoiding fraud or misunderstandings, especially in situations where a family member's identity or intentions may be in question. Here are some steps to set up a strong family password and use it correctly:
- Safeword selection: Choose a unique word or phrase that is not easily guessed and is not used in everyday speech. It should be simple enough to remember, but complex enough to be difficult to guess.
- Agreement: Make sure all family members are aware of and agree on the safeword. It is important that everyone knows the word and understands when and how to use it.
- Emergency Use: A safeword can be used in situations where a family member needs to confirm their identity or prove the authenticity of a request or communication. It could be used when a child is picked up by an unknown adult or when a family member asks for help in an unusual situation.
- Use when unsure: If a family member is unsure whether a request or information is authentic, they can use the safeword to provide clarity. Use this, among other things, to check the authenticity of an email or telephone request.
- Confidentiality: It is important to keep the safeword secret and only shared within the family. If the safeword becomes public, it loses its effectiveness and could be misused.
- Change if necessary: If the family believes that the safeword has been compromised or has lost its effectiveness, it should be changed and a new safeword agreed upon.
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