The Scam Text & Email Spotting Kit

Scam texts and emails have got sharper, better written, and more convincing than most people expect. This kit isn't about making you fearful of your phone. It's a calm, repeatable method for checking any message before you act on it — written as plain, numbered steps you can follow in the moment.

• Why this age group is targeted specifically, and the anatomy of a scam message
• Step by step: checking a suspicious message and verifying before you act
• Common scam types explained, plus text-specific tricks and email-specific checks
• What to do if you've already responded, clicked, or paid — and how to report it properly
• 4 worksheets: red flag checklist, suspicious contact log, who to call, and a recovery tracker