The Original Guard Card
Clear next steps when something doesn’t feel right.
Keep calm, practical guidance within reach during a suspicious call, text, email or pop-up. No app, login or technical knowledge required.
Original Guard Card: Quick Response
A physical reminder that stays near the phone.
The double-sided 5 × 7 card gives clear instructions during unexpected calls, texts, emails and pop-ups.
- Stop and end the interaction
- Check through a familiar, trusted channel
- Large, readable type for stressful moments
- Includes a printed two-page Quick Response plan and notes worksheet
- Professionally printed in the United States on sturdy 14 pt matte card stock
Available while the original printed edition remains in stock.
The Guard Card Series
More practical tools are in development.
Guard Card: Information Exposed and the Household Safety Packet are being revised and tested. They will not be offered for sale until their printed text meets the same readability standard as the Original Guard Card.
Use this now
Three steps when a message or call feels wrong
- 1
Stop
Do not send money, share information or codes, click links, install anything, or allow access to your device.
- 2
End the interaction
Hang up. Close the email, text, or pop-up. Do not reply.
- 3
Check independently
Call a known person using a number you already have, or contact the company using the number on your card, statement, or official website.
You have the right to stop, end the contact, take your time, and say no.
Practice with the Guard Card Series
Practice what to do before something happens for real.
Work through a suspicious message or an information-exposure notice. Make a choice, see what the matching Guard Card recommends, and try again. The scenarios are fictional and do not ask for private information.
Help improve the Guard Card
Your experience can make the next card better.
Share anonymous product feedback, or tell us how the card helped. No account, name, phone number, or email address is required.
Why Guard Cards?
Awareness and action are not always the same.
Cybersecurity research shows that people may understand the risks while still struggling to act under pressure. Learn why Guard Cards focus on creating a pause.
Practical cyber safety for everyday people
Cyber Safety Guard creates straightforward tools for people who want safer next steps—not more technical jargon. The Guard Card Series is educational and does not replace advice from your bank, law enforcement, an attorney, or another qualified professional.