Decision Safeguards

Decision safeguards are practical steps that reduce mistakes during high-pressure moments. They include delaying action, requiring second-channel confirmation, using known contact information (not what is provided in a message), and applying simple checks before money or credentials move. Decision safeguards are not a guarantee of outcomes; they are risk-reduction behaviors that help people slow down and regain clarity when manipulation tactics are present. In SAF materials, decision safeguards are framed as normal, responsible habits—similar to seatbelts or handwashing.