Don't Get Scammed

A familiar voice, a convincing message or a professional-looking website can still hide a dishonest request.

Don't Get Scammed helps you recognize how modern fraud works and decide what to do next. Written for adults who already use phones and the internet, this practical guide focuses on the moments when someone asks you to share information, change an account or send money.

Use one clear framework: PAUSE. VERIFY. PROTECT.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

• Recognize pressure, impersonation and requests that deserve an independent check.

• Assess suspicious calls, texts, emails, shopping offers and financial messages.

• Respond to relationship scams, family-emergency stories and AI-assisted impersonation.

• Build realistic habits for protecting accounts, authentication codes and payments.

• Find situation-specific next steps after clicking a link, sharing information, granting remote access or sending money.

Fictional examples show how a plausible story turns into a risky request. Quick-reference pages and an "I Need Help Right Now" page make important guidance easier to find.

Calm, respectful and practical, this is a useful resource for your own home or a thoughtful gift for a parent, grandparent, partner or friend. It offers protective habits and verified reporting resources without blaming people who have been deceived or promising that every loss can be recovered.