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Free tools, tips and trusted help for staying safe online, for every generation.

 

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FREE GUIDES TO PRINT

Spot a Scam: 6 Warning Signs (PDF)

Protect Your Accounts in 15 Minutes (PDF)

Parents' Quick Guide: Kids and Teens Online (PDF)

 

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Silver Portal

For seniors 60+. Step-by-step lessons, practice scam quizzes and a friendly community where no question is too basic.

 

Guardian Portal

For parents, grandparents and guardians. Tools to protect your kids online, conversation guides and a place to manage your children's accounts.

 

Youth Portal

For ages 11-17. Safe, moderated lessons and challenges on social media, gaming and protecting your identity.

 

Enterprise Portal

For employers and organizations. Team training, progress reports and resources for the Protect Your People program.

 

EVERYDAY DIGITAL LIFE

Safety is about more than avoiding scams. It's about using technology in ways that make your life better. Look for our tips on our blog:

• Staying connected with family through video calls and photo sharing

• Healthy screen-time habits for kids and adults

• Shopping, banking and booking appointments safely online

• Spotting fake news and AI-generated images

• Keeping your phone and computer running smoothly

 

TRUSTED HELP BEYOND NETIVO

If you've been scammed or someone you love is in danger online, these free, official resources can help right away.

 

In immediate danger? Call 911.

 

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Get Help Now

Free help for anyone age 60+ who may be a victim of fraud. A case manager helps you report the crime and connects you with resources.

National Elder Fraud Hotline

Report online exploitation of a child.

NCMEC CyberTipline

Free, confidential help any time for young people in crisis, thinking of leaving home, or already on their own.

1-800-RUNAWAY (National Runaway Safeline)

Report scams, bad business practices and fraud.

Report Fraud to the FTC

Free help removing private images of minors from the internet.

Take It Down

Trained counselors for kids, teens and parents, 24/7, about anything.

Boys Town National Hotline

Report online crimes, including scams that cost you money.

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Call or text 988, any time, if you or someone you love is in crisis.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A step-by-step recovery plan if your identity is stolen.

Identity Theft Recovery

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained counselor.

Crisis Text Line

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Free help for anyone age 60+ who may be a victim of fraud. A case manager helps you report the crime and connects you with resources.

National Elder Fraud Hotline

Report online exploitation of a child.

NCMEC CyberTipline

Plain-language guides to the latest scams.

FTC Consumer Advice

Free technology classes for adults 60+.

Senior Planet from AARP

How to recognize, prevent and respond to cyberbullying.

StopBullying.gov

Four simple steps to stay safe online.

Secure Our World (CISA)

Short, free security awareness videos for your team.

Wizer Security Awareness Training

File a consumer complaint in Kansas.

Kansas Attorney General – Consumer Protection

Safe strength, balance and flexibility exercises for older adults.

Exercise & Physical Activity (National Institute on Aging)

Science-based practices for gratitude, kindness, resilience and building better habits.

Keys to Well-Being (Greater Good Science Center)

How much activity people need at every age.

Physical Activity Basics (CDC)

How scammers copy a loved one's voice or face, and the family code word that stops them.

AI Voice Clones and Deepfake Scams (PDF)

Warning signs of long-con romance and fake investment scams.

Romance and Crypto Investment Scams (PDF)

Fake stores and Zelle, Venmo and Cash App scams, and how to shop smart.

Safe Online Shopping and Payment Apps (PDF)

The iPhone and Android settings that keep your phone and data safe.

Smartphone Safety Essentials (PDF)

Warning signs of depression and anxiety in young people, and how to get help.

Child and Teen Mental Health (NIMH)

Free quiz, hobby ideas and support for anyone who feels gaming has taken over. Coaching is paid.

Game Quitters

Doctor-approved answers for teens on food, sleep, stress, their bodies and their feelings.

KidsHealth for Teens

Learn to code for free, at your own pace.

freeCodeCamp

How government works, your benefits, and who to contact.

USA.gov

Free, confidential help finding local food, housing, bills and other support.

211 (United Way)

Report scams, bad business practices and fraud.

Report Fraud to the FTC

Free help removing private images of minors from the internet.

Take It Down

How to spot fake Social Security calls and letters.

Social Security Scam Alerts

Live online classes for older adults, taught by peers.

GetSetUp

Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained counselor.

Crisis Text Line

Tips on passwords, updates and privacy.

National Cybersecurity Alliance

A starter guide for small business leaders.

CISA Cyber Essentials

Simple, free guidance from the USDA on building balanced meals for every age.

MyPlate

Practical steps for a digital detox: fewer notifications, less scrolling, more control.

Control Your Tech Use (Center for Humane Technology)

The official U.S. guide to healthy eating at every age.

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Stretching, strength and aerobic basics.

Fitness Basics (Mayo Clinic)

AI-written emails and texts look perfect now. New warning signs and what to do instead.

Phishing in the AI Era (PDF)

Good habits for AI assistants: what not to share and when to double-check.

Using AI Chatbots Safely (PDF)

Stronger sign-ins, password managers and SIM-swap protection.

Passwords, Passkeys and Two-Step Sign-In (PDF)

What to do right now and next, step by step, plus where to report.

Think You've Been Scammed? Act Fast (PDF)

Free guides for parents and teachers on kids' mental health and learning.

Child Mind Institute

Free lessons that teach how AI works and how to use it wisely.

Day of AI (MIT)

Free videos and tools from people who found their path, to help you find yours.

Roadtrip Nation

Free courses in math, science, money and more.

Khan Academy

Peer support and life skills for young people in foster care.

FosterClub

Report online crimes, including scams that cost you money.

FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

Call or text 988, any time, if you or someone you love is in crisis.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Cut down on sales calls.

National Do Not Call Registry

Google's free game that teaches online safety.

Be Internet Awesome (Interland)

Age ratings and reviews of apps, games and shows.

Common Sense Media

Check whether your email was exposed in a data breach.

Have I Been Pwned

Free guides and training materials for small businesses.

FTC Cybersecurity for Small Business

How food, movement, sleep and staying social help keep your brain healthy as you age.

Brain Health (National Institute on Aging)

Simple habits for better sleep, including putting screens away before bed.

Sleep Hygiene (Sleep Foundation)

Meal planning, sample menus and reading food labels.

Healthy Eating for Older Adults (NIA)

Free, trusted health information from the National Library of Medicine.

MedlinePlus

The most common scam texts in the U.S., and how to report them to 7726.

Scam Texts: Tolls, Packages and Wrong Numbers (PDF)

Scary pop-ups and fake support calls, and what to do if you already let them in.

Tech Support and Pop-Up Scams (PDF)

Lock down every connected device and protect privacy at home.

Smart Home Safety: Cameras, Doorbells, Speakers and TVs (PDF)

Free, confidential help any time for young people in crisis, thinking of leaving home, or already on their own.

1-800-RUNAWAY (National Runaway Safeline)

Young people leading the conversation on mental health, with chapters and programs for schools.

Active Minds

Free lessons and a family guide on telling what's real online.

News Literacy Project

A free interest quiz from the U.S. Department of Labor that suggests careers.

My Next Move

Free career training and education for ages 16 to 24, with no student debt.

Job Corps

Youth-led support, events and internships for current and former foster youth.

National Foster Youth Institute

A step-by-step recovery plan if your identity is stolen.

Identity Theft Recovery

Scam alerts, tips and a free helpline.

AARP Fraud Watch Network

Check your credit reports for free.

Free Credit Reports

Videos and activities on online safety for kids and teens.

NetSmartz

Parent guides to popular apps and social platforms.

ConnectSafely

Practice spotting fake emails.

Phishing Quiz

File a consumer complaint in Missouri.

Missouri Attorney General – Consumer Protection

Easy ways to fit more movement into your day, including short breaks you can take at your desk.

Move Your Way

What research says about mindfulness and how to get started safely.

Meditation & Mindfulness (NIH)

Plain-language nutrition guides, including the Healthy Eating Plate.

The Nutrition Source (Harvard)

Sleep, stress and habit-building guides for every stage of life.

Healthy Lifestyle (Mayo Clinic)

Fake QR codes on meters, chargers and mail, and how to scan safely.

QR Code Scams (PDF)

IRS, Social Security, Medicare and bank impostors: what real agencies never do.

Government and Bank Imposter Scams (PDF)

A five-minute router checklist that protects every device in your home.

Lock Down Your Home Wi-Fi Router (PDF)

Trained counselors for kids, teens and parents, 24/7, about anything.

Boys Town National Hotline

Pediatricians' advice on screen time, sleep and health, including a family media plan.

HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics)

Free lessons for teachers and parents on checking sources before you believe or share.

Civic Online Reasoning

Which jobs are growing, what they pay and the training they need.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (BLS)

How to pay for college or job training. Foster youth can get extra aid.

Federal Student Aid

Free shelter and support for young people without a safe place to stay, open 24/7.

Covenant House

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