How do I protect a person with a disability from online scams?

Teach the four trick signs (hurry, secret, money, password) and one calm response: stop, do not click or reply, tell a trusted person, then block or report it together. Practice it safely first, and make clear that someone who already acted is not in trouble.

Staying safe

How do I spot scams and AI tricks?

Tricksters use AI to write convincing messages and even fake familiar voices. The defense is simple and learnable: four trick signs, and one move that always works.

The steps

Learn the four trick signs: hurry up, keep it secret, send money, give your password.
When you see any sign, stop. Do not click, reply, or pay.
Tell a person you trust. Block or report it together.
For a suspicious call in a familiar voice, hang up and call back on the real number.
Already acted? Tell your person right away. You are not in trouble.

Stay safe

Pressure to act fast is a warning sign.
A request to pay with gift cards is a common scam warning sign.
Checking and asking for help are always okay, even after you clicked or replied.

Practice it safely, free

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Questions people ask

How do I protect a person with a disability from online scams?: Teach the four trick signs (hurry, secret, money, password) and one calm response: stop, do not click or reply, tell a trusted person, then block or report it together. Practice it safely first, and make clear that someone who already acted is not in trouble.