Scam Prevention Guide

Human Reclassified Foundation

Free Scam Prevention Guide

Practical, proven steps anyone can use to avoid scams and protect money, identity, and peace of mind.


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Spot Red Flags

Learn the 10 signs of a scam—fast.

Protect Accounts

Simple settings that stop attacks.

Help Loved Ones

Share tips for seniors & families.

Quick Checklist (On-Page)

  1. Pause. Scammers use urgency—breathe and verify.
  2. Never pay with gift cards, crypto, or wire for “urgent fees.”
  3. Verify the sender: check the full email/number & spelling.
  4. Don’t click links—type the site or use a saved bookmark.
  5. Call back using a number from the official website.
  6. Enable MFA on email, banking, and phone carrier.
  7. Use strong, unique passwords + a password manager.
  8. Update phone & apps; turn on automatic updates.
  9. Set bank/credit alerts for charges, transfers, logins.
  10. Report scams: FTC, bank/card, and our Report page.

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