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Protecting Someone You Love Online
A caregiver's guide to helping a parent or loved one stay safe, without taking over their life. Free, and no account needed to learn. A quiz or certificate needs one.
What's inside
Real protection that respects the person you're protecting.
Start the conversation without shame
Lead with a real story, not a warning. "I read about someone who almost lost money to this" opens a conversation that "don't fall for scams" shuts down.
Set up safety nets, not surveillance
Bank alerts, a shared "call me first" rule for anything money-related, and a trusted contact on file — protection that doesn't take away their independence.
Recognize the signs someone is already being targeted
New secrecy about money, a new "friend" they've never met in person, or sudden requests to buy gift cards or wire money are all worth a gentle, direct check-in.
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Protecting Someone You Love Online
A free, plain-language guide for anyone helping a parent or loved one stay safer online, without taking over their independence.
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You are not doing this alone
Helping someone close to you is a conversation, not a lecture.
Sit beside them, go at their pace, and let them do the tapping. Confidence lasts longer than a setting you changed for them.
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