Free Tools That Protect Seniors From Scams
Got a strange text, email, or phone call? Paste it in and we'll tell you — in plain English — whether it looks like a scam. No sign-up. No confusing menus. Just honest help.
Check If It's a Scam →stolen from Americans over 60 in a single year, according to the FBI's 2025 Internet Crime Report — up 37% from the year before. Scammers target seniors because they trust, and they answer the phone. This site exists to change that.
Three Simple Tools. Zero Confusion.
Every tool is designed with big text, big buttons, and plain words. If you can read this page, you can use every tool on it.
Scam Checker
Paste any suspicious text, email, or describe a phone call. We'll point out the warning signs and tell you exactly what to do next.
Check a MessageLetter Explainer
Confusing letter from Medicare, the hospital, or insurance? Upload a photo or paste the text — get it explained in plain English.
Explain My LetterSenior Calculators
Social Security estimates, Medicare costs, retirement savings, tip calculator, and BMI — simple math, instant answers, no sign-up.
Open CalculatorsLearn the Scams Before They Reach You
Short, plain-English guides about the scams hitting seniors hardest right now — written from FBI and FTC reports.
The "Grandchild in Trouble" Phone Scam
"Grandma, it's me — I've been arrested." Here's how the voice-cloning scam works.
🏥Medicare & Social Security Phone Scams
"Your benefits are suspended." Why the government will never call you like this.
🏦Fake Bank Texts & the Zelle Trap
"Did you spend $1,400 at Target?" The text that empties bank accounts.
💻The "Microsoft Calling" Computer Scam
Pop-ups, scary warnings, and the fake technician who wants remote access.
📦Package & Toll Fee Text Scams
"Your package needs $1.99." Why delivery companies never text you for money.
💔Romance & Sweetheart Scams
The "friend" online who needs money for an emergency. How to spot it early.
Questions Seniors Ask Us
Is the scam checker really free?
Yes. Every tool on this site is free and you never need to create an account or enter personal information.
Do you store the messages I paste in?
No. Messages you paste are analyzed and then discarded. We do not save, sell, or share what you paste. Read our privacy promise.
Can this tool guarantee a message is safe?
No tool can guarantee that — and you should distrust any site that claims it can. Our checker points out warning signs and explains them in plain English. When money or personal information is involved, always verify through the company's official phone number or website.
Who is this site made for?
American seniors and the family members who help them — anyone who wants big text, simple steps, and honest answers about scams and confusing paperwork.
I think I already sent money to a scammer. What do I do?
Act fast: call your bank immediately, then report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and the FBI at ic3.gov. For elder fraud, call the Elder Fraud Hotline at 833-372-8311. It is not your fault — these criminals are professionals.