A parent is searching for a code word their 10-year-old can use while playing outside to signal “I need to be picked up” without friends noticing

When a ten-year-old calls from a sleepover and says, “Did we feed the dog?” that sentence might sound mundane. But in some ...
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Code Word: Why every family needs one

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it's the Grandparent Scam or the 'I need help' scam, every family needs a code word to know whether their loved one is really on the phone. So often, we think we are getting ...
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Artificial Intelligence Scams: Why you and your family need to talk about a code word

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Remember when you were a kid and everyone needed a code word to get into the party or the treehouse hideout? What comes around, goes around. Once again, you need a code word. This ...
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'Code word' lesson stops would-be kidnapper in Arizona

Police in Arizona are crediting a little girl's quick thinking and a lesson learned at home for helping her avoid an attempted kidnapping. "I was at work yesterday my daughter called me in tears ...
WGN Radio

A code word could help combat phone scammers

President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois Steve Bernas joins Bob Sirott to discuss why coming up with a code word with your family members can help prevent ...
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'Code word' lesson stops would-be kidnapper

PINAL COUNTY, Arizona (KTRK) -- Police in Arizona are crediting a little girl's quick thinking and a lesson learned at home for helping her avoid an attempted kidnapping. "I was at work yesterday, my ...