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Protect yourself and others from cyber attacks with a 9-second pause. Learn more about #Take9 👉 bit.ly/_PauseTake9

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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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: blog.google/innovation-and-ai/techn…
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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: bit.ly/46fGPtI
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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 🚩
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🎬 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: bit.ly/4ivBS79 Source: @theguardian.com
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🔄 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.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🛑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?
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Helping protect others from frauds and scams? As chic as it gets.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
💔 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: bit.ly/Take9_RomanceScams
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Before you buy that supplement approved by a "doctor," make sure they actually have a pulse. ⬇️
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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 👇
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
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 pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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 pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🎧 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.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
If something feels off, take a beat. 9 seconds is all it takes to spot the fakes. Count before you click. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Taking 9 seconds to think before you open a link will stop scammers in their tracks and protect your ac-counts. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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 pausetake9.org
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Wikimedia NYC @wikimedianyc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
⚽🌍 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: 🧵
📍 Prime Produce, 424 W 54th St, NYC 🕑 1:30–7:00pm
Friday, July 10, 2026
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Don’t let a scammer ruin your rhythm. Count before you click. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🧘‍♀️ 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
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Don’t let your summer getaway turn into a nightmare. Protect yourself with these 3 tips: ✅ Book via reputable platforms. ❓Question "too good to be true" deals. 💳 Pay with a credit card for extra protection. Share with a friend: bit.ly/3QIItj8
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Your #1 cyber safety tip ➡️ The number 9. Taking 9 seconds before you click, download, or share is the easiest way to spot a scammer’s tricks. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Is no password the best password? The short answer… YES! 🔒 Read the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s latest blog that answers all the questions: from how passkeys work, to why they’re more secure, and even how to set it up. 💡 www.staysafeonline.org/articles/is-...
staysafeonline.org
Is No Password the Best Password? How Passkeys Work - National Cybersecurity Alliance
Passkeys are an exciting technology that promises to remove the need to remember passwords – here’s what you need to know.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Scammers want you to act fast. We want you to slow down. Taking 9 seconds before you click, download, or share can stop a scammer in their tracks. 🎣 Don't take the bait - Count before you click. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The 2026 World Cup is here and fake FIFA sites are selling bogus tickets and stealing passwords. Stay protected: ✅ Check the URL: Type fifa.com directly. Watch out for typos. ✅ Ditch the too good to be true "deals:" If a $1,000 seat is listed for $60, it’s a trap.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Whether it’s an urgent text or a "too good to be true" deal, give yourself 9️⃣ seconds to think it through. A short pause goes a long way. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
PCMag caught up with Craig, founder of Take9, to talk more about our new “Count Before You Click” campaign, why AI is making scams harder to spot, and how a brief pause can defeat the "lizard-brain" impulse that scammers rely on: bit.ly/4uVIxv0
pcmag.com
Craigslist Founder Teams Up With a Muppet to Persuade People to Stop Clicking on Scams
Craig Newmark tells us about his star turn alongside Sesame Street's the Count. “I take [scams] personally," Newmark says. "It pisses me off.”
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Institute for Security and Technology @istorg.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Too often, attackers aren’t even ‘hacking in’—they’re just logging in, IST’s Michael Klein told Governing's Jule Pattison-Gordon. “There are more stealthy ways... but the vast majority of situations we see are those kinds of basic cyber hygiene challenges." For more, see pausetake9.org! #PauseTake9
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
✋Don’t click. Count! Pause and take 9️⃣ seconds before you click, download, or share. Learn more at pausetake9.org
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Scammers are getting smarter, but you can stay ahead of them. How? Count before you click! ⏱️
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
If you’re a new grad, you might be a scammer's next target. Their #1 weapon? Urgency. Before you rush into that "perfect" job, Take9 seconds to pause and think before you click apply, download, or share: www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/how-…
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How can new graduates avoid being scammed?
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for th...
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A new report from KnowBe4 found that scammers are using AI now more than ever. Stay one step ahead with these habits: 💡Verify the source of any unusual requests 💡Use MFA, passkeys or password managers for all accounts 💡Limit the personal info you share publicly
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The FBI is reporting a surge in "bank spoof call" scams where the caller ID looks 100% legitimate - even showing your actual bank’s name. It’s a convincing act, but you’re the one in control. Learn more about how to stay safe: bit.ly/3Pmokid
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FBI warns of 'banking spoof call' scams. Here's how it works
The FBI is warning of "banking spoof call" scams. Here's how it works and how to protect yourself.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
You don’t have to be a math whiz to avoid online frauds and scams! In fact, all you need to do is count to 9️⃣. Next time you come across a link, pause and look for anything suspicious before clicking.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
In the era of generative AI, it's easy for people to spoof your identity to someone else for the wrong reasons. Amira, Take9’s very own cybersecurity expert, explains why setting up a code word with your loved ones will help keep you safe online. ✅
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
📧 Scammers have a new strategy: Turning your FOMO into a trap. Scammers are now sending fake party invitations, spoofing platforms like Paperless Post, Evite, and Punchbowl, to gain access to your personal info. Read the full breakdown: nyti.ms/4n8sHtX
nytimes.com
There’s a New Phishing Scam: Fake Invitations
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
ALERT 🚨New Apple Pay Scam Scammers are trying to steal your data by sending fake Apple Pay alerts to trick you into calling "support lines.”
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
AI is spotting "high-severity" security flaws on the web, per @wsj.com. While companies race to introduce new updates, here’s are 3 steps you can take today: 1️⃣ Enable auto-updates 2️⃣ Use passkeys & MFA 3️⃣ Set a family code word for deepfake protection on.wsj.com/4ubaBK9
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You’re About to See a Lot of Critical Software Updates. Don’t Ignore Them.
Here’s the cybersecurity advice you need to start taking seriously right now.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
👀Don’t click that "Refund" link. Scammers are spoofing Amazon, Costco, and Walmart with fake recall alerts. 💡Remember: Real recalls only involve a return, getting a repair, or disposing of the item. Learn more via @aarp.org: www.aarp.org/states/pennsylvania/product-recall-scams-are-on-the-rise/
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🍪 While you can’t bake a cookie in 9 seconds, you can become a cyber smart cookie in 9 seconds. Protect your information online by pausing for 9 seconds before clicking or sharing a suspicious link.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Google’s "Results About You" tool just got a massive upgrade to help manage your personal data online. Beyond your email and address, the dashboard can now scan for your Social Security number, driver’s license, and passport info. Learn how to set it up: www.bbc.com/future/artic...
An announcement graphic with a dark blue background and yellow text that reads: "Google expands 'Results About You' privacy feature. This free, automated tool can help identify and remove your personal information from Google search results." Above the text is an illustration of a magnifying glass over a laptop screen.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Scammers being honest? Only for April Fool’s. Too bad scams aren’t always this easy to spot… But let’s be real: scams are getting smarter and harder to catch. Before you click, download, or share, always remember to Take9.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Accidentally deleted an important file? It happens. Backing up your data regularly helps keep the important stuff safe, so one mistake doesn’t mean it’s gone for good. Learn more at getcybersmart.org #GetCyberSmart2026 #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense #WorldBackupDay
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
"Work from home" sounds like a dream, until a scammer turns it into a nightmare. If a job offer feels too good to be true, it probably is. Trust your gut and: 💻 Look up the company to verify it’s real. 👤 Check if the recruiter actually works there. ✅ Confirm messages are from a company domain.
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Take9 @pausetake9.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The scam landscape has shifted: Scam emails ➡️ scam ads 📈 According to The Media Trust, 60% of malware in 2025 came through ads. ✋Take9 and verify the link before you click. 🚨Report scams via the FTC. Learn more via @businessinsider.com.
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