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Digital safetyDMfirst-owned · Edition 047

Keep evidence of a suspicious message

Deleting every trace immediately may remove information useful for a report. Evidence can be preserved without continuing the conversation.

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Inside this edition

One topic. 3 useful perspectives.

3 sections

01

Understand the idea

Deleting every trace immediately may remove information useful for a report. Evidence can be preserved without continuing the conversation.

Context
02

Put it into practice

Save the sender identifier, timestamps and message text in a private record. Report through the platform and stop engaging with the sender.

Practical step
03

Know the limits

Do not redistribute suspicious links publicly in a form that invites other people to click them.

Important limit

Make the reading useful.

Take a moment to check your understanding. This is a reflection aid, not a certification or account check.

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