Free 14-page starter kit
A calm scam-safety guide you can actually use.
Suspicious calls, texts, emails, pop-ups, and urgent money requests are easier to handle when you have a simple rule and a trusted plan.
Start here: Pause. Do not act from urgency. Verify another way.
No email required. Free to print and share with family. Educational only — not legal, financial, cybersecurity, medical, or emergency advice.
Inside the kit
- The household rule for suspicious calls and messages
- A 7-point quick check before you click, pay, or share
- Common scam examples in plain English
- A cut-out reference card
- What to do if money, passwords, or device access may be involved
- Trusted places to report or verify
- A family conversation and helper plan
Who this is for
- Older adults and caregivers
- Families helping parents or grandparents
- People who want simple scam-safety rules without scare tactics
- Anyone who wants a printable plan near the phone or computer
What it helps you do
- Slow down when a message feels urgent
- Avoid giving codes, passwords, gift cards, payment info, or private details
- Verify through a trusted number or official source
- Talk with family without shame or blame
“I don’t handle urgent requests over the phone. I’m going to hang up and verify this another way.”
A quick safety note
This guide does not guarantee scam prevention or money recovery. It is a practical educational reminder to slow down, verify through trusted channels, and ask for help before taking risky actions. For urgent safety, health, financial, legal, account, or emergency concerns, contact the appropriate trusted person, official organization, or emergency service.