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Sense-check a message that might be a scam
A text, email or call feels off. Get a calm checklist of warning signs and what to do next, without panic.
The problem
Urgent tones, odd links and 'your account will close' messages are designed to rush you. A second look saves money.
The outcome
A text, email or call feels off. Get a calm checklist of warning signs and what to do next, without panic.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me sense-check a message that might be a scam. The message (personal details removed): [paste] How it arrived: [text, email, phone, WhatsApp, social] What they want me to do: [click, pay, share codes, other]
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A short example
A text, email or call feels off. Get a calm checklist of warning signs and what to do next, without panic.
This does not give tax advice. The books stay in the accounting system.
The prompt · Copilot
Help me sense-check a message that might be a scam. The message (personal details removed): [paste] How it arrived: [text, email, phone, WhatsApp, social] What they want me to do: [click, pay, share codes, other]
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A short example
A text, email or call feels off. Get a calm checklist of warning signs and what to do next, without panic.
You paste the message with personal details removed.
The assistant asks how they contacted you and what they want.
You get warning signs, safe next steps and who to report it to.
What happens
Use Copilot to sense-check a message that might be a scam
A text, email or call feels off. Get a calm checklist of warning signs and what to do next, without panic.
Tools
Paste the prompt, fill the blanks, copy the draft.
- Microsoft Copilot — required. Drafts from the text you paste. Nothing is sent.