Everyone · 6 min read
The best protection for elderly parents isn’t a lecture — it’s a simple, shared habit and a judgement-free way to check.
Set it up together
- Save ScamShield on WhatsApp and pin the chat so it’s easy to find.
- Practise once together: forward a real scam message and read the answer.
- Agree the rule: anything about money, KYC, arrest or prizes gets checked first.
Protect the three secrets
OTP, UPI PIN and passwords are never shared with anyone — not the bank, not the police, not a relative in trouble.
Make asking feel normal
Remind them that being targeted is common and never their fault. When asking feels safe, they’ll come to you — not to the scammer.
One calm sentence — “let me check with ScamShield” — stops most scams before any money moves.
Keep this checklist handy
Whenever a message feels off, forward it to ScamShield first.