How do I set up ScamKit for my parents?

Bookmark scamkit.com or install it as an app on their phone, show them how to paste links into the checker, and set one rule: if it turns red, stop and call you.

Can ScamKit be installed as a phone app?

Yes. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. On Android, open it in Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, then Install app. No app store needed.

What should I tell my parents about scams?

Never send money because a text says it is urgent. Never read security codes to anyone on the phone. Government agencies do not ask for gift cards. When something feels off, paste the link into ScamKit before doing anything.

Set Up ScamKit for Your Parents

Send them this message

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. It installs directly from the website and works like a regular app.

iPhone / iPad (Safari)

Open scamkit.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow at the bottom).
Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen."
Tap "Add." Done. ScamKit is now on the home screen.

Android (Chrome)

Open scamkit.com in Chrome.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top right.
Tap "Add to Home screen" or "Install app."
Tap "Install." Done. It shows up like any other app.

Once installed, it opens full-screen without browser bars and works offline for basic checks.

What to tell them

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.

Useful links

Open link checker Check a message Recovery plan

Set up ScamKit for your parents