🛡️ Safety Resources & Education
Your comprehensive guide to online safety, emergency resources, and threat education
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⚠️ Threat Alert: Week of Sept 6, 2025
High PriorityAI-Powered Voice Cloning Scams
Scammers are using AI to clone voices from social media videos, then calling family members pretending to be in distress and asking for money.
🛡️ How to Protect Yourself:
- Always verify by calling the person back on their known number
- Ask questions only they would know the answer to
- Be suspicious of urgent money requests
- Limit personal videos on public social media
📚 Safety Education Center
Learn how to protect yourself and others from online threats
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Spotting Phishing
Learn to identify fake emails, texts, and websites designed to steal your information.
🚩Check sender addresses carefully
🚩Look for urgent language
🚩Verify links before clicking
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Handling Cyberbullying
Know your rights and how to respond to online harassment and bullying.
✅Document everything
✅Block and report users
✅Seek support from trusted adults
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Secure Your Accounts
Protect your online accounts with strong security practices.
🔑Use unique, strong passwords
🔑Enable two-factor authentication
🔑Keep software updated
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Social Media Safety
Navigate social platforms safely and protect your privacy.
🔒Check privacy settings regularly
🔒Think before you share
🔒Be careful with friend requests
🎥 Video Learning Center
Quick video guides for visual learners
Phishing Email Demo
See real examples of phishing attempts
Safe Social Media
Privacy settings walkthrough
🏛️ Local Resources
👮 Law Enforcement
Polson Police: (406) 883-8212
Lake County Sheriff: (406) 883-7301
🏥 Crisis Support
Montana Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📈 Community Impact
127
Threats Reported
89
Scams Blocked
1,247
People Protected