The Guard Card Series

Practice a safer response.

Choose a fictional situation and use the matching Guard Card. Nothing here sends a message, opens a link, or asks for private information.

Suspicious Contact practiceFictional · No real contact

Optional: a first name for this fictional relative

This name stays on this page while it is open. Do not enter a full name or private information.

Unknown numberText message · practice only

Hi, it’s Alex. I’m in trouble and I can’t call. Please don’t tell anyone yet. I need you to send money right away.

Use this link to help me:

What would you do first?

Practice only. Never use a message link or number to check a real emergency. If you have already sent money or information, contact the relevant institution using a number you trust and use Guard Card: Information Exposed.