Tip 01
Verify every advocate before you pay
Confirm the practising certificate number and firm details independently. Never send fees to a personal mobile-money number.
Stay safe
Safety & security guidance
Short, practical steps for the moments that matter most.
Tip 02
Keep an evidence timeline
Photograph documents, save messages and note dates as events happen. Reconstructed memories are weak evidence; contemporaneous notes are strong.
Tip 03
Report suspicious activity early
Delayed reporting weakens investigations. Obtain an OB number at the point of report and keep it safe.
Tip 04
Protect your personal data
Do not share identity documents over social media. Legitimate offices will never ask for your PIN or one-time password.
Tip 05
Know your emergency contacts
Save the nearest police station, a trusted relative and your advocate as favourites on your phone before you need them.
Tip 06
Read before you sign
Never sign a blank or partially completed document. Ask for a copy of everything you sign, at the moment you sign it.