Family Emergency Scams: When a “Grandchild” Calls for Help (FTC Video Guide)
An FTC video on family emergency scams, where a caller pretends to be a grandchild in trouble. Plus how to verify the call and set up a family code word.
Short, free safety videos from U.S. government agencies like the FTC and CISA, each paired with a plain-language guide: what the video shows, key takeaways, and the steps to take next. Browse them all in our Online Safety Video Library.
An FTC video on family emergency scams, where a caller pretends to be a grandchild in trouble. Plus how to verify the call and set up a family code word.
An FTC video on the three most common gift card scam stories and what to do if you already paid. Plus our step-by-step guide to reporting it fast.
An FTC video on the payment methods scammers demand, like wire transfers and gift cards, and why. Plus a plain-language guide to stopping a payment scam.
A short, wordless FTC video on the warning signs of a scam, plus a plain-language guide to the four signs almost every scam shares and what to do next.
A short CISA video on the four habits that protect a household online: strong passwords, multifactor authentication, spotting phishing, and updates. Watch it, then follow our setup steps.