Learn to recognize the most common online scams, and the one question that stops most of them, in short, plain-language lessons. Free, and no account needed.
Spot fake emails, texts, and calls pretending to be your bank, the IRS, or tech support.
See through urgency, fear, and too-good-to-be-true offers, and the question that stops them cold.
Simple steps to protect your accounts, and how to report a scam if it happens to you.
⚠️ Watch Out: Fake Government Calls Are Scamming Millions in 2025
In just 3 minutes, see how scammers pretend to be the IRS, Social Security, or FEMA — and the one rule that stops them: real agencies won’t call, text, or email demanding money or personal details. When in doubt, hang up and call back using a number you look up yourself, and report fraud at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Created for Lumoset Foundation by volunteer Jeremy Ames, a former FDA communications specialist. Thank you, Jeremy, for helping keep our community safer.
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