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Start with a short set of account and recovery tasks, then decide which devices or routines need a closer review.
Start here:
- Harden the primary inbox, password manager, and phone-number recovery surface first.
- Review device updates, abandoned apps, and sensitive permissions on a fixed routine.
- Write down the exact recovery path for the accounts you would struggle to replace.
- Agree on one verification rule for urgent payment, pickup, or travel-change requests.
Check that each account has a recovery option you control, remove old devices or apps you no longer use, and agree how household members will verify urgent money or pickup requests. A routine check can reduce confusion, but it cannot prevent every scam or account takeover.
If someone reports an active takeover, repeated impersonation, stalking, or a threat to personal safety, use the affected provider's recovery or safety channel and seek qualified help rather than relying on this checklist alone.