AI can now clone a loved one's voice, fake a video call, spoof real numbers, and write flawless messages that impersonate your bank or the police. You can't reliably hear or see the fake anymore. What still works is the same as ever: a few habits, set up and practiced — and knowing the signs before you're under pressure. These tools cover all three sides of it: prevent a scam, spot one, and recover if one slips through — plus one more to help you judge any claim, article, or post you're unsure about. They're free, run entirely on your device, and you can share them with anyone.
📄 Printable one-page handout — free to photocopy for senior centers, libraries, and family.
📋 Running a session? — a 15-minute guide for volunteers, libraries, and family.
🧠 Use AI Wisely — an honest guide to the AI tools themselves.
👵 Protect an aging parent — a calm setup checklist for caregivers and families.
💼 Is this job a scam? — a quick check for a suspicious job offer or recruiter.
🛒 Is this online store real? — a quick check before you buy from a shop you don't know.
📣 Report a scam — where to report it, plus a ready-to-paste summary.
How to use it
- Do it with the person at risk — a parent, a grandparent — not just yourself. Ten minutes together is the whole point.
- Safe Call to prepare for a phone call. Spot the Scam when a message arrived and you're unsure. If You've Been Scammed when it already happened and you need to act fast. Verify Before You Trust when you're unsure whether something you read is true.
- Share it. Send the link, print the card, put it on a senior center's or bank's page. It's built to be copied.