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A family safe word: the low-tech defence against high-tech fakes
One shared phrase, never written down online, defeats a surprising number of impersonation attempts.
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Technology can copy a face or a voice. It cannot copy a secret it has never seen. That is the whole idea behind a family safe word.
- Avoid pet names, birthdays and anything you have posted.
- Agree it face to face.
- Use it for any unexpected request involving money or travel.
It can feel awkward to ask a loved one for a password. Agreeing the habit in advance removes the awkwardness when it counts.
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