AskFirst Family: Scam Checker

Scammers target older adults every day with fake toll texts, "Grandma, it's me" calls, bank fraud alerts and gift card demands. AskFirst gives your parent one simple place to check before they click, call back or pay — and lets the family know when something looks wrong.
HOW IT WORKS
• Paste a text or email, choose a screenshot, or answer a few quick questions about a call or a request for money
• Get a clear answer in seconds: Scam, Suspicious or Looks OK, with exactly what to do next
• If it looks risky, family helpers get an instant alert so they can call before money moves
ON A CALL RIGHT NOW?
Tap "I'm on a call right now." Your family is alerted immediately, and AskFirst shows you exactly what to say to get off the phone safely.
FAMILY CODE WORD
Scammers can now copy a loved one's voice. Set a secret family code word, and when a call sounds like a grandchild in trouble, AskFirst reminds your parent to ask for it.
BUILT FOR OLDER ADULTS
• Big buttons, large easy-to-read text, and a text size button
• One tap to call a family member from every answer
• Works in 29 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Tagalog
• "I think I was scammed" step-by-step emergency help
FOR THE FAMILY
• Instant alerts on your phone and by email
• See what was checked and mark it handled, with notes your siblings can see
• A weekly summary, and up to 8 helpers per family
PRIVATE BY DESIGN
AskFirst only sees what you choose to check. It never reads your texts, emails or calls on its own. No ads, and we never sell your data.
AskFirst helps you spot scams but can't guarantee every message is safe. If you've already sent money, call your bank right away.
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