Anti-Scam Kit — Protect Your Parents (and Yourself) (PDF)

A fake bank call, a fake delivery text, a "Mom, I lost my phone, this is my new number": scams have never been so convincing. In the US, losses reported to the FTC by people aged 60 and over rose from about $600 million in 2020 to $2.4 billion in 2024. This kit gives you the reflexes that protect you and your parents, and the plan to follow if it happens.

What you get

• The guide as a PDF (20 pages, 7 chapters), an international edition with official contacts for the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Ireland
• The 3 reflexes that defeat most scams
• 10 scams decoded: how they work, the warning sign, the right reflex
• Lock down your accounts in 30 minutes
• Protecting your parents without treating them like children: a family code word, phone settings
• The first-hour emergency plan, and the rules for getting your money back, country by country
• 4 printable tools: the fridge sheet, your emergency contacts, a checklist for a parent's phone, an incident log

Contents

1. The 3 reflexes that defeat most scams
2. The 10 most common scams, decoded
3. Lock down your accounts in 30 minutes
4. Protecting your parents without treating them like children
5. The first-hour emergency plan
6. Getting your money back: the rules, country by country
7. Getting help: who to call, where to report

Who is it for?

For you, and for the people you want to protect. The international edition covers the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Ireland.

Important

This guide provides general information. It is not legal advice, and it does not guarantee that lost money will be returned. Contacts and procedures were checked in November 2026. In an emergency, call 999, 911, 000 or 112.

FAQ

How do I receive the guide?
Right after payment, by email, with your download link.

Can I give it to my parents?
Yes: print the fridge sheet and the checklist, and go through them together. That's often what works best.

Can I read it on my phone?
Yes. It's a PDF: it opens on phones, tablets and computers, and the tools can be printed.

What if the file doesn't work?
Write to us via the Contact page: we'll replace it or refund you. The conditions are in our refund policy.