“Does this look like a scam?”
Work through a few questions and find a safer next step—without sharing the message.
Check the warning signsDigital confidence, together
A little clarity.
A lot more confidence.
Spot a suspicious message. Make your phone easier to use. Take the next step with clear, kind guidance—for you and the people you care about.
Find my starting pointFor older adults, disabled people, families & trusted helpers.
A moment to pause
Urgency. Secrecy. A new number.
Pause, then call your family member on a number you already know.
Free to exploreNo sign-in or uploadsLinked to original sourcesCanada-first guidance
Start with what you need
One small step is enough.
You don’t need to be “good at technology.”
You just need somewhere to begin.
“I want my device to work for me.”
Bigger text, captions, spoken content and easier controls. Discover the settings already on your device.
Explore accessible technology“I’m helping someone I care about.”
Make a simple family plan, print a checklist and build confidence together—without taking over.
Be a thoughtful helperSmall settings. Real differences.
You shouldn’t have to
adapt to your screen.
Your device has ways to make words clearer, conversations easier to follow and controls more comfortable. Start with one change. Keep what helps.
Find a setting that helpsIllustration · not a live settings screen
Make words easier to read
Text that’s comfortable for youA
Captions for spoken audio
More than one way to interact↗
Features and menu names vary by device and software version.
Everyday know-how
Useful today.
Worth keeping for tomorrow.
Check the message. Not the pressure.
A familiar name or convincing logo isn’t proof. Learn how to verify through a separate channel.
Read the guide →Make small text a little kinder.
Try larger text, display zoom and magnification without installing a new app.
Read the guide →Agree on a plan before the urgent call.
Choose trusted contacts and a calm way to double-check unusual requests.
Read the guide →Take it off the screen
A good conversation
can start on paper.
Large-print checklists for the kitchen table. A ready-to-use session for a library, community group or family afternoon.
Our promise
Practical. Respectful. No judgement.
Scams are designed to manipulate people. Needing help with a device isn’t a personal failing. We explain a next step, show where the information comes from and leave you in control.
How this initiative works →