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Why 2 phones

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By Rena
Writing this to remind myself...


In the past few days, there are many reports of phishing attacks which resulted in people losing huge amount of money. I looked at the news, and I could be the one...

I received that sms.... And on that day when I looked at the sms, I was in a good mind state. And did not click on the link.

Today, I received another phishing sms. And I wasn't in a good mind state ( I was busy with things), and I clicked on the link. It looked real, except for (see below)... It directed me to a site to key in the details (email, name, address, etc.). Then, finally ask for a payment... I stopped. I called up the company and asked why... And they told me it was a scam. Looking closely at the website given, there was a dash! How could I have missed it!

I realized I'm a reactive person. When I'm busy with stuff, or so on, and some provocative emails/ sms comes, I'll react. And this worries me... 

To protect my money, I remind myself these:
- stop, think, think, ask, and if really need then react
- as a reactive person, I'll need to distance myself form digital devices. Only use them when I'm in a good mood, and clear state of mind. Don't post things on social media that I'll regret in future (so many examples online), don't respond to emails or sms unless I'm in a good state of mind.


Recently, I'm thinking of downgrading my phone... Because I need two.

One as my "public phone"  that has my trace together  and other apps that I could use anytime, anywhere ; and an private phone (for all my bankings, etc.) where I can only use when in the correct state of mind.







Comments

  1. Breakfive30 May 2022 at 21:32

    No- you dont need 2 phones. You need to 2 lines on 1 phone .
    Do an E-sim card phone line for one and a a physical sim card for the other .They can both work concurrently. At least apple phone can. I have done this.


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