Welcome! 👋 You're in the right place.
This app helps you stay safe online — especially with email and Facebook. No confusing tech-talk, we promise.
⚠️ Signs Someone Is Trying to Trick You
- They say it's URGENT — "Act NOW or your account will be closed!"
- They ask for gift cards — No real company ever asks you to pay with gift cards
- They threaten you — "You'll be arrested if you don't pay immediately"
- They say you won a prize — Especially if you didn't enter anything
- They want your password — Facebook & banks never ask for your password
- The phone number seems strange — Or they won't let you hang up
📧 Email Safety
Before clicking any link in an email, ask yourself: Did I expect this email? Do I know this sender? When in doubt — don't click!
👍 Facebook Safety
If a "friend" messages asking for money or gift cards — even if it looks like them — call that person directly. Their account may be hacked.
✅ The Golden Rule of Online Safety
"When in doubt, don't."
Don't click. Don't call back. Don't send money. Don't give your password. Close the window, put down the phone, and call a trusted family member or friend first.
📋 Quick Start — Use These Tools:
🔍 Scam Checker
Paste a suspicious message, email, or phone number below and we'll help you figure out if it's a scam.
🤖 AI Message Scanner
Paste any suspicious email or message. Our AI will analyze it and tell you if it's a scam.
📞 Suspicious Phone Number?
Enter the phone number that called you:
🔑 One-Time Setup — AI Analysis Key
Enter your Anthropic API key to power the AI scanner. It stays only in your browser and is never shared.
📋 Quick Message Check All Plans
Paste a message to scan it for common scam phrases instantly — no AI needed.
⚠️ Common Scam Types
- IRS / Social Security scam — They NEVER call you first. Ignore it.
- Microsoft/Apple tech support scam — Real companies don't call you about viruses.
- Lottery/prize scam — "You've won! Just pay the fee first." It's fake.
- Grandparent scam — "Hi Grandma, I'm in jail, don't tell Mom!" Hang up & verify.
- Romance scam — Online "friend" who never video chats & asks for money.
- Medicare scam — Asking for your Medicare number to send a "free gift."
🧠 Safety Quiz
Test your knowledge! These real-life questions will help you spot scams and stay safe.
✅ My Safety Checklist
Check off each item as you complete it. These steps keep you protected!
🔑 Password Helper
A strong password is your first line of defense. Let's make sure yours is good!
🔐 Check Your Password Strength
Type a password below to see how strong it is. We never save or send this anywhere.
💡 How to Create a Great Password
The best passwords are long and easy to remember. Try a "passphrase" — 3 or 4 random words:
⚠️ Password Rules to Remember
- Never use your name, birthday, or address
- Don't use "password", "123456", or "qwerty"
- Use a different password for email vs. Facebook vs. banking
- Write passwords down in a notebook kept in a safe place at home
- Never share your password — not even with family over the phone
📞 Trusted Contacts
When something seems wrong online, call one of these trusted people before doing anything else.
🚨 Emergency Numbers — Always Available
👨👩👧 My Trusted People
Write these numbers in a notebook too — in case your phone isn't working.
📋 When to Call a Trusted Person
- You received a strange email or message
- Someone called asking for personal information
- A pop-up appeared on your computer saying it was hacked
- You're not sure if something is safe to click
- Your Facebook or email password stopped working
- You feel pressured to do something quickly online
💡 Helpful Tips
Simple things that make a big difference in staying safe online.
📧 Email Tips
Check the Sender's Address
Real emails from Facebook say "@facebook.com". Scammers use fake ones like "[email protected]".
Hover Before You Click
Before clicking a link, hover your mouse over it. The real address shows at the bottom of your screen. If it looks strange, don't click.
Delete Suspicious Emails
If an email feels wrong, just delete it! You can always go directly to a website by typing the address yourself.
Never Open Attachments
Don't open .zip, .exe, or unexpected PDF files from strangers — they can contain viruses.
👍 Facebook Tips
Set Your Profile to "Friends Only"
Go to Settings → Privacy → "Who can see your future posts?" Set it to Friends, not Public.
Beware of Quizzes & Games
Fun quizzes like "What's your pirate name?" often steal your information. Skip them!
Be Careful with Friend Requests
If you get a second friend request from someone already your friend — it's a fake account! Report it.
Messenger Money Requests
If a "friend" messages asking for money or gift cards — call them on the phone first. Their account may be hacked.
💻 General Computer Tips
Keep Your Computer Updated
When Windows or your phone asks to install updates, say yes! Updates fix security holes that hackers use.
Use Antivirus Software
Windows Defender (built into Windows) is free and good. Keep it turned on and up to date.
Be Careful on Public WiFi
Don't check your bank or email at a coffee shop on their free WiFi. Hackers can spy on public networks.
Back Up Your Photos
Keep copies of important photos on a USB drive or external hard drive — in case your computer ever gets a virus.
Print Important Information
Print your important account information, emergency contacts, and passwords (stored safely at home).
Two-Factor Authentication
Turn on "two-step verification" for your email and Facebook. It sends a code to your phone when someone tries to log in.