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    Printable Safety Checklists

    Print these checklists and share them with family members. Perfect for seniors who prefer paper guides, or to post on the fridge for everyone to see.

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    Mobile Money Safety

    M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Airtel Money

    Seniors
    • Never share your PIN with anyone, not even family
    • Your provider will NEVER ask for your PIN by phone or SMS
    • If you receive money 'by mistake', call your provider before reversing
    • Don't click links in SMS messages about your account
    • If in doubt, hang up and call the official provider number
    • Set up a daily transaction limit with your provider
    • Keep your SIM PIN different from your mobile money PIN
    WhatsApp Safety

    Avoid impersonation and money scams

    Everyone
    • If family asks for money urgently, CALL them on their real number first
    • New number + urgent request = likely scam
    • Don't share 6-digit verification codes with anyone
    • Enable two-step verification in WhatsApp settings
    • Be suspicious of 'too good to be true' investment offers
    • Scammers can copy profile photos. Voice verify important requests
    • Report and block suspicious contacts immediately
    SIM Swap Protection

    Prevent phone number theft

    Everyone
    • Register your SIM card in your name officially
    • Set a PIN with your mobile provider
    • Never share personal details with unknown callers
    • If your phone loses signal unexpectedly, call provider immediately
    • Don't post your phone number publicly on social media
    • Use authenticator apps instead of SMS for 2FA when possible
    • Monitor your bank accounts for unauthorized transactions
    Social Media Safety

    Protect accounts from hackers

    Youth & Adults
    • Use different passwords for each social media account
    • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all accounts
    • Set profiles to private, not public
    • Don't accept friend requests from people you don't know
    • Never share your password, even with friends
    • Be careful what personal info you share in posts
    • Log out of shared or public devices
    Talking to Strangers Online

    For children and teens

    Youth
    • Never share your full name, school, or address online
    • Don't send photos to people you only know online
    • If someone makes you uncomfortable, tell a trusted adult
    • Never agree to meet someone from the internet in person
    • It's OK to block and report people who bother you
    • Not everyone online is who they say they are
    • Keep your location turned off on apps and games
    Family Internet Agreement

    Rules everyone can follow

    Families
    • We keep devices in common areas, not bedrooms
    • We ask permission before downloading new apps
    • We never share passwords or addresses online
    • We tell a parent if someone online makes us uncomfortable
    • We don't meet people in person that we only know online
    • We are kind to others online, just like in real life
    • We respect agreed screen time limits

    Help Protect Your Community

    Print these checklists for elderly neighbors, church groups, or community centers. Together we can reduce scam victims in our communities.

    Help protect others

    Share this resource with friends and family to help them stay safe online.

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