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Warning signs
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What to do
Report it or get help
- Report the scam to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Free helpline: AARP Fraud Watch Network, 877-908-3360, weekdays 8am to 8pm.
- If you already shared bank or card details, call your bank using the number on your card.
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Practice: spot the scam
Five short messages. For each one, decide: scam or safe? Gemini writes new ones every time.
Getting your practice messages...
Three habits that keep scammers out
Slow down
Scammers rush you with deadlines and threats. A real company gives you time to check.
Never pay with gift cards
No real bank, government office, or grandchild asks for gift cards, wire transfers, or crypto.
Ask someone you trust
A quick call to family can stop a scam. Use "Ask family by text" after any check.
How Lifeguard uses Google Gemini
- Reads texts and screenshots. Paste a message or add a picture of it.
- Listens to voicemails and your voice. Read a message out loud or upload a voicemail. Gemini writes down what it hears, then checks it.
- Gives a clear, structured answer. Every check comes back in the same simple format.
- Quotes the exact warning signs. So we can highlight them right in the message.
- Checks links with a tool. Gemini asks our link checker about each address it finds. We never open the link.
- Answers in many languages. Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Arabic, French, and more.
- Writes practice scams. New, made-up messages for the practice quiz every time.
- Answers follow-up questions. Ask about the message you just checked.