Why should I care?
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Your money. Scammers want into your bank and Venmo.
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Your photos. Hackers can lock them up and demand cash.
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Your family. AI can fake your voice to fool your parents or grandparents.
0 of 5 steps done. Start with Step 1!
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1. Update your phone
⏱ 5 min · Most importantUpdates fix the holes hackers use. Tap your phone type to see how:
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2. Lock your email
⏱ 5 minTurn on "two-step login." Then even a stolen password won't get anyone in.
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3. Don't click. Call back.
⏱ 1 min to learnIf a text, email, or call says "act now," "your account is locked," or "your package is stuck"... it's probably fake.
👉 Hang up. Then call the number on the back of your card, or open the real app yourself.
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4. Pick a family code word
⏱ 2 minIf "your son" calls crying and needs money, ask for the code word. No code word? Hang up and call him back.
💡 Pick something silly, like "purple pancakes." Tell your family tonight. Never post it online.
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5. Back up your photos
⏱ 5 minSo your memories are safe, even if your phone isn't.
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You did it!
You're safer than most people now. Share this page with someone you love.
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Bonus: a free AI helper
Like a patient tech friend, 24/7Ask it "Is this text a scam?" or "How do I update my phone?" and it walks you through it.
Set it up in 4 taps:
1Tap your phone below and download Grok.
2Open it and sign in with your email.
3Come back here and tap the big blue Copy button below.
4In the app, press and hold the message box, tap Paste, then send.
The message to paste:
I'm not very good with technology, and all the news about AI scams and hacking makes me nervous. Please be my patient, friendly helper.
First, help me feel calm: in a few sentences, tell me what's actually worth worrying about and what isn't.
Then walk me through staying safe, ONE small step at a time. Ask me what phone and computer I have first. Use simple words, no tech jargon. Wait for me to say "done" before the next step.
Help me with:
1. Updating my phone and computer
2. Turning on two-step login for my email
3. Spotting scam texts, emails, and calls
4. Picking a family code word
5. Backing up my photos
Rules: Never ask for my passwords, card numbers, or Social Security number. If I seem confused, slow down. When we finish, tell me what I did well.
Stay safe with it:
✅ Only download it from the buttons above.
❌ Never type passwords or card numbers into it.
❌ If it ever asks for money or private info, stop.
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Already got scammed?
1. Call your bank now, using the number on your card.
2. Change your email password.
3. Report it so others get warned.