Distress identifier to cause an action

Abstract

Embodiments relate to systems and methods for providing digital dye packs and/or distress signals on a device user interface in connection with a transaction. In an embodiment, a system includes a communication module that interacts with a device having an input device that receives, from a user of the device, specific distress identifier information in connection with conducting a transaction via the device. The system also includes a non-transitory memory comprising a database storing specific distress identifier information with corresponding defensive actions that are executed based on the specific distress identifier information. The system further includes at least one hardware processor in communication with the non-transitory memory and the communication module for executing the defensive actions corresponding to the specific distress identifier information based at least in part on the specific distress identifier information received from the user of the device in connection with the transaction.