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Digital safety and independence

Field guides and briefings on digital safety and independence for nonprofits, schools, faith, and community organizations.

Field Guide

Is This a Scam? 10 Warning Signs Before You Click, Pay, or Respond

Ten signals that a message, call, or website is fraudulent — and the pause-and-verify habit that protects you when the signals are subtle.

Digital safety and independence7 min read
Field Guide

How to Help an Older Parent With Technology Without Taking Away Their Independence

Practical help that leaves a parent more capable, not more dependent — how to set up devices, share access appropriately, and prevent scams without taking control.

Digital safety and independence6 min read
Field Guide

AI Voice Scams: How Families Can Verify an Emergency Without Panicking

Synthetic voice has made emergency impersonation cheap and convincing. A simple family verification routine defeats it in under a minute.

Digital safety and independence5 min read
Field Guide

What to Do If You Think You Gave Information or Money to a Scammer

A calm, ordered response for the first hour, the first day, and the first week — who to contact, what to secure, and where to report.

Digital safety and independence6 min read

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