GBT · Community scam prevention
Outsmart the Scam
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Before sending money or sharing information, call a trusted
source using a number you already know.
Get help & report a scam
Start here if you shared information or sent money.
Protect your accounts
Use these resources to strengthen your everyday protection.
- National Do Not Call Registry Register your number or report unwanted sales calls
- Set up multifactor authentication Add another step to your account sign-in
- Understand credit freezes Read the FTC guide before getting started
- Freeze your credit: TransUnion Go directly to TransUnion
- Freeze your credit: Experian Go directly to Experian
- Freeze your credit: Equifax Go directly to Equifax
- Learn about common scams Browse scam prevention advice from the FTC
Phone, computer & family safety
Step-by-step help for the tools covered in the presentation.
- Screen unknown calls on iPhone Apple instructions and available call screening options
- Take a screenshot on Windows Use the Windows Snipping Tool
- Take a screenshot on iPhone Follow Apple’s screenshot instructions
- Take a screenshot on Android Follow Google’s screenshot instructions
- Create a family media plan Plan healthy media habits with your family
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Open the tools and examples demonstrated during the session.
Presentation sources & further reading
Research and background information referenced during the session.