Set up ScamKit for your parents or kids

Three minutes. One text message. You can save them a lot of trouble.

Send them this message

That is the whole rule. Simple enough for anyone to follow.

3-step setup (under 3 minutes)

  1. Install ScamKit as an app on their phone (see below) or bookmark the link checker.
  2. Show them how to paste links from texts, emails, or social media into the checker.
  3. 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)

  1. Open scamkit.com in Safari (this only works in Safari on Apple devices).
  2. Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow at the bottom of the screen).
  3. Scroll down the share menu and tap "Add to Home Screen."
  4. 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)

  1. Open scamkit.com in Chrome.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
  3. Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app" (the wording varies by device).
  4. 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:

What to tell kids and teens

Young people are online more than anyone, and scammers know it. Here is what to cover:

Useful links

Open link checker Check a message Recovery plan

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