"Hey, before you click any link from a text or email, open ScamKit and paste the link in first. If it shows red, do not click it. Call me instead."
That is the whole rule. Simple enough for anyone to follow.
3-step setup (under 3 minutes)
Install ScamKit as an app on their phone (see below) or bookmark the link checker.
Show them how to paste links from texts, emails, or social media into the checker.
Set one rule: if the result is red or high risk, stop and call you.
Install ScamKit as a phone app
No app store needed. ScamKit is a Progressive Web App (PWA), which means it installs directly from the website and works like a native app on any phone or tablet.
iPhone / iPad (Safari)
Open scamkit.com in Safari (this only works in Safari on Apple devices).
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow at the bottom of the screen).
Scroll down the share menu and tap "Add to Home Screen."
Tap "Add" in the top right. Done.
The ScamKit icon will appear on their home screen just like any app from the App Store. Tapping it opens ScamKit full-screen without Safari's address bar or tabs.
Android (Chrome)
Open scamkit.com in Chrome.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app" (the wording varies by device).
Tap "Install" on the confirmation prompt. Done.
On many Android phones, Chrome will show an install banner automatically when you visit the site. If you see "Install ScamKit" at the bottom of the screen, just tap it.
What they get after installing
Home screen icon that looks and feels like a regular app.
Full-screen mode with no browser bars or distractions.
Offline access for basic checks even without internet.
Quick shortcuts to Check a Link, Check a Message, Check a Phone Number, and the Shop right from the app.
No updates to manage. The app updates automatically in the background.
No storage bloat. It uses a fraction of the space a regular app would.
Tip for family setup: Install it on their phone yourself when you see them. It takes 30 seconds and means they will not need to remember a website address. They just tap the icon and paste.
What to tell parents and grandparents
Keep it simple. These are the things that trip up parents and grandparents the most:
Never send money because a text says it is urgent. Real emergencies do not arrive by text with a payment link.
Never read security codes to anyone on the phone. Not even if they say they are from the bank.
Government agencies do not ask for gift cards or crypto. If someone says the IRS wants Target gift cards, hang up.
When something feels off, open ScamKit and paste the link or message before doing anything else.
What to tell kids and teens
Young people are online more than anyone, and scammers know it. Here is what to cover:
Free V-Bucks, Robux, gift cards, and "free iPhone" giveaways are always scams. Every single time. If someone asks you to enter your password or download something to get free stuff, it is a scam.
Never share your password, phone number, or address with someone you only know online, even if they seem friendly.
If a stranger messages you on Discord, Instagram, Snapchat, or any platform asking you to click a link, do not click it. Paste it into ScamKit first.
If someone online says you are in trouble or threatens to share something embarrassing unless you pay or do something, tell a parent or trusted adult immediately. This is a common extortion scam and it is not your fault.
Be careful with QR codes at school, events, or on stickers in public. Scan them through your phone camera to preview the URL before opening it.
If something feels weird, it probably is. Trust that feeling and check before clicking.
One Pro subscription protects up to 4 people
Everything above is free and always will be. If you want more firepower for the people you just set up, ScamKit Pro is $7.99/month, and it comes with a family plan built in. Here’s the part most people miss: you can share Pro with up to 3 more people at no extra cost. On a full plan, 3 of the 4 people covered pay nothing. That’s how a lot of ScamKit Pro members get Pro for free: a family member or team lead subscribes once and hands out the other seats.
How the family perk works
Go Pro from the shop page, $7.99/mo, cancel anytime.
Open your account page and add up to 3 people by email, parents, kids, grandparents, or coworkers.
They sign in with that email and Pro unlocks on their own account automatically. No shared passwords, nobody can see anyone else’s scans, and you can swap seats anytime.
What every covered person gets
Unlimited scans: no daily limit on links, messages, phone numbers, or emails.
Family risk alert emails: get an email the moment someone you added scans something dangerous, so you know right away if a parent, kid, or coworker needs help.
Bulk scanner: check many links or messages in one sweep.
Threat-intel dashboard: deeper cross-checks on domains, IPs, and URLs.
Case reports & evidence packs: report-ready outputs and bank-ready dispute letters if someone does get hit.
Password generator & vault: strong, unique passwords for every account, saved to their own account with a name like “bank login” so they can find them again. Encrypted in their browser, so only they can read them.
Running a small business? The same plan covers a 4-person team. The person most likely to spot a phishing email is whoever checks it without a daily limit. For bigger groups, start with the free training playbooks for schools & businesses, or get in touch.