Scammers are getting smarter.
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We'll tell you if it's a scam — right now.

No account. No signup. No judgment. Just type what the message said — and we'll walk you through exactly what it means and what to do next. Available around the clock, every day of the year.

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It Could Happen to Anyone!

Our co-founder, Christy, watched her family member—a retired bank vice president—nearly lose $100,000 after a fake virus warning appeared on her computer, convincing her she needed to purchase software to fix the issue.

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woman in white scoop neck shirt wearing black framed eyeglasses

It didn’t happen because she wasn’t smart.
It happened because the scam was convincing, urgent, and designed to create fear and pressure.

That moment changed everything.

GenGuard 365 was built to make sure more people have the knowledge and confidence to stop scams before they start.

How to help a parent stay safe →

Worried that a parent or loved one could be targeted?

Last year, older Americans reported nearly $4.9 billion in losses to fraud, with an average loss of $83,000 per victim.

And that's only what got reported.

Most people never say a word because they feel embarrassed.

Here's the truth: this doesn't happen to people who aren't paying attention. It happens to doctors, lawyers, retired bank executives, judges, and pilots. It happens to the sharpest, most accomplished people in the room — because today's scammers are professionals who spend every working hour perfecting their scripts.

GenGuard365 is the resource we wish had existed sooner. Share it with someone you love.

$4.9B

$4.9B lost by seniors to fraud in 2024
— FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
That's a 43% increase from the year before.

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A photography shot of an older North American man comfortably using a laptop in his sunny living room. He looks confident and relaxed. The lighting is warm and natural, with a color palette of off-white and soft blues.

$83,000

$83,000 average loss per victim over 60.
Not pocket change.
Life savings.

90% of elder fraud goes unreported — because victims feel ashamed. They shouldn't.
And you're not alone.

90% +

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black leather bifold wallet on white table
How to help a parent stay safe →

These numbers are staggering. But here's what they don't show:

  • The retired attorney who lost $740,000 in three months

  • The bank executive who nearly wired her savings overseas

  • The judge who almost fell for a government impersonator

Smart, educated, experienced people — because scammers don't target the uninformed. They target the trusting. That's what GenGuard365 is here to change.

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Hand holding a smartphone displaying a text message conversation.

Is This a Scam?

Describe any message — email, text, phone call, or letter.

Get a clear answer: yes, no, or we're not sure — and exactly what to do next.

No account needed.
No judgment. Ever.

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Scam spelled with scrabbles on a wooden table

Scam Alerts

Learn and Share

The latest scams targeting people 60 and older, explained in plain English.

Updated regularly.

Know what's going around before it finds you.

Short guides, a quick quiz, and real stories.

Learn what to watch for. Share what you know. Because the best protection is a community that looks out for
each other.

Real people. Real stories. Real protection.

"I wasn't sure about a message I got. I typed it in and found out right away what was going on. I felt so relieved — and a little embarrassed I almost fell for it. This site made me feel like I wasn't stupid for asking."

— Margaret, 79, Florida

"Simple enough that I figured it out myself. And I am not good with computers."

— Robert, 82, Maui

"My dad is one of the smartest people I know. Thirty-year career in finance. And he almost wired $40,000 overseas because of a scam. I sent him this site, and he uses it on his own now. That peace of mind is everything."

— David, 54, Michigan