Scams work best when victims feel they must act immediately. Slowing down creates space for verification. If a message demands urgent payment, login or disclosure of information, pause and use a trusted channel to confirm the request. A few minutes of caution can be worth far more than trying to recover from a successful scam.
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The Security Value of Slowing Down
Taking a few minutes to verify an urgent request can prevent a much larger loss.