The Rude Rule
It's okay to be rude to a stranger. If a call feels wrong, hang up. Real institutions never punish caution, so you never owe a pushy caller your time.
The Program
Stop the Rush
A 60-minute, psychology-first fraud prevention workshop that teaches people to recognise the moment a scam takes hold, and break the cycle before the money moves.
60 minutes
AODA-compliant
Interactive
Grounded in how scams work
Why psychology, not software
You can't patch a human with an app.
Scammers don't exploit your devices. They exploit urgency, fear, and trust. Stop the Rush skips the software and teaches the mental habits that let people catch those triggers in the moment, and stop before they act.
- The neuroscience of why smart people still get scammed
- How to feel a scam's pressure the instant it starts
- Two habits that work on any call, any device
Two core tactics
Two habits. A lifetime of protection.
The Family Safe Word
Agree on a secret family password. If a caller says your grandson is in jail and needs bail money, ask for the safe word. No word, no money.
Workshop structure
What a 60-minute session looks like.
0-10 min
The Reality
Reframes fraud victims as valuable targets and removes the shame that keeps people silent.
10-25 min
The Weapon
Teaches urgency recognition and practises the tactics that defuse it before it takes hold.
25-40 min
Scenario Practice
An interactive group exercise built around realistic scam calls.
40-50 min
The Take-Home Kit
Distribution of Safety Shield magnets and Victim Recovery Guides residents keep.
50-60 min
Questions and Reflection
Open Q&A and peer connection to close the session.
Accessibility foundation
Accessible by design, not as an afterthought.
Every element, from the curriculum to the printed magnets, is built to reach everyone in the room.
AODA-compliant
WCAG 2.1 AA
High-contrast print
Plain language
Bring it to your community
Ready to run Stop the Rush?
Book a pilot and we'll handle facilitation, materials, and follow-up. Zero lift for your team.