TrustShield for everyday digital life
Check a dating message before money enters the conversation
Online relationships can build trust long before a request for money appears. Distance, repeated reasons not to meet, and a sudden emergency or investment opportunity are reasons to pause and involve someone you trust.
TrustShield looks for common warning signs. It cannot prove that a message is safe or fraudulent, so verify requests through a separate channel you already trust.
Warning signs to slow down for
- The person always has a reason they cannot meet or join a live video call.
- An emergency turns the relationship into a request for gift cards, travel money, or another payment.
- A new contact recommends a crypto platform or promises unusually reliable profits.
Safer checks you can make
- Talk to a friend or family member before sending money or financial information.
- Do not send gift cards or money to someone you have not met in person.
- Do not use an investment platform recommended by someone you know only through messages.
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