Key steps now
- Pause. No real emergency needs a payment in minutes.
- Verify on a number you already have, not the one in the message.
- Talk to one trusted person before you send anything.
Families
Scams
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AI scam checklist
for families
A quick checklist to catch AI scams before they cost you.
Scammers now use AI to sound real and look real. Run this checklist before you act on any message, call, or request for money.
Stop and check
- Does it push you to act fast? Urgency is the top scam signal.
- Does it ask for money, gift cards, or crypto? Real family and real agencies do not work this way.
- Does it ask you to keep a secret? Scammers isolate you so no one talks you out of it.
- Is the sender unknown, or is the number slightly off? Check the real contact yourself.
- Does a photo or video look too smooth, with odd hands, ears, or background? AI images slip on small details.
- Does a caller refuse to prove who they are? A real person answers a personal question.
This is a quick screen, not absolute proof. When money or safety is on the line, verify in person.
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Frequently asked questions
Urgency and pressure, requests for money or gift cards, unexpected contact, and messages or calls that feel off even when the voice or face seems familiar.
Hang up and call the person or company back on a known, official number. Never use the contact details provided in the suspicious message.
Never share passwords, one-time codes, or payment details, and never send money or gift cards under pressure.
No. It is a quick screen, not absolute proof. When money or safety is on the line, verify in person.