Take a breath

You did the right thing by stopping to check.

Most scary messages are fakes designed to rush you. Until you know more:

• Don't click links, open attachments, or call numbers in the message.
• Don't pay anything or buy gift cards — real companies never ask for that.
• Don't share passwords, PINs, or codes sent to your phone.
• If it claims to be your bank, call the number on the back of your card instead.