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Printable scam prevention guides

Practical one-page checklists for sharing at home, work, schools and community groups. Each guide prints on its own page.

ABLEPRO SCAM AWARENESS · FAMILIES

Family scam prevention checklist

Agree on a family verification phrase for unexpected emergency requests.
Call relatives back using a number you already know.
Never share one-time login codes with callers or texters.
Discuss suspicious messages without blame or embarrassment.
Check payment requests with the person or organization independently.

ABLEPRO SCAM AWARENESS · OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVERS

Older adult scam safety guide

Be cautious of unsolicited calls about Medicare, benefits, taxes or investments.
Do not allow unexpected callers remote access to a computer.
Never purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency to settle a supposed government debt.
Set up trusted financial alerts and review statements regularly.
Talk to someone you trust before sending money under pressure.

ABLEPRO SCAM AWARENESS · BUSINESS OWNERS AND STAFF

Small business payment fraud checklist

Confirm vendor bank-account changes by calling a previously verified phone number.
Require a second approval for unusual or high-value payments.
Use multifactor authentication for email and accounting systems.
Train staff to recognize fake invoices and executive impersonation.
Keep a clear procedure for urgent bank recalls and incident reporting.

ABLEPRO SCAM AWARENESS · EVERYONE

Before you click or pay

Stop when a message creates urgency, fear or secrecy.
Do not trust caller ID, logos or a familiar-looking sender name.
Navigate to official sites yourself rather than using message links.
Research unfamiliar sellers and check return and payment policies.
If something seems wrong, pause and verify through a separate channel.

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