Just would like to welcome our new members, I am so thankful to have you part of of our small community, I would love to hear a quick introduction, of where your from and what you are hoping to get from being here with the rest of us.

I'm a day late, but I truely wish each of you a very merry Christmas 🤶 💗

This morning I have been going through my skool notifications and messages and it occurred to me that I haven’t really posted anything about what motivated me to start a skool community and why I have joined this community. So here it is … My motivation didn’t come from a single spark — it came from a few long-running forces converging: 1. Years working the frontline of security and safety I have spent a lot of time as a Security Officer & Safety Representative in NT/WA environments. I have witnessed and experienced firsthand how ordinary people including myself have been caught off-guard by preventable risks — violence, theft, scams, unsafe homes, poor situational awareness. That built a conviction: that everyday families need practical tools, not theory. 2. A belief that preparation turns fear into confidence My philosophy — observation, detection, reporting and deterrence = preparedness, layered protection — has shaped my mission. I want to help ordinary households apply the same simple principles used in professional security: perimeter→exterior→interior→core, colour-coded responses, ThinkSafe-ActSafe-HomeSafe. In other words, don’t panic — prepare. 3. A gap in the Australian family-safety space The public messaging I have encountered was scattered: a bit of police advice here, a pamphlet there, some online-safety tips thrown in. You didn’t see a unified system that: - spoke to regular homes - covered home safety, home security, and online safety together - gave step-by-step room-by-room action plans That gap has pushed me into creating a full publishing line. 4. A personal drive to leave a legacy This is emotional, not commercial. I want my work to: - prevent loss of life - stop innocent people becoming victims - help families protect children, elders, and finances - be something that I can look back on with pride That sense of legacy sits underneath everything — particularly now that I’m in my 60s. 5. A desire to teach and train, not just observe

👋Welcome to Together Against Scams. This is a community built for purpose: to protect, support, and empower people in the fight against scams. Whether you are here because you want to learn how to spot and stop scams before they happen-or because you have already been affected and are looking for a safe space to recover, rebuild, and be heard - you're in the right place. What we are here for: ✅ Education & Awareness: Learn how to recognize red flags, common scam tactics, and how to protect yourself and others. 🛑Stopping Scams Early: Share suspicious messages, stories, and tips so we can help each other avoid becoming the victims. ❤️Healing & support: if you have been scammed, you are not alone. this is a shame-free space where you can talk openly, get emotional support, and learn practical steps for recovery-financial, emotional and digital. 🧠Empowerment Through Community: We are stronger together! Your voice, your story and your insight might just save someone else. My Promise: This is a judgment-free and confidential space. Scams can happen to anyone - no matter your age, background, or experience. Here you will find empathy, information and people who care.

Hey everyone 👋 and thank you for the warm welcome I’m Kunmi Oduola, joining you from Africa. I'm a Community management & social media manager by profession, and I’m truly grateful to be part of a purpose-driven space like Together Against Scams. I’m here to learn, contribute, and connect with others who care about protecting and empowering people online. We all have a role to play in raising awareness, and I’m glad to be in a community where that mission is shared. Looking forward to growing with you all