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Fraud Prevention Center

Recognize. Refuse. Report.

A dedicated resource center led by Toto — the Foundation's fraud prevention and online safety host. Every fraud-prevention lesson lives in the Learning Portal; this page tells you what to learn and why it matters.

Toto, fraud prevention host
Your Guide

Toto leads the Fraud Prevention Center.

Warm, plain-spoken, and never condescending — Toto walks visitors through every scam category and helps families build a safety plan they'll actually use.

Lessons in this category

Watch the Fraud Prevention lessons.

Every lesson opens in the Learning Portal so nothing is duplicated. New lessons added monthly.

See all 13 in the Learning Portal
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
8 min
Fraud Prevention

Fraud Alert From Your Bank

Spot fake bank fraud alerts and verify safely before you act.

With Susi
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
9 min
Fraud Prevention

Your Bank Account Has Been Compromised

Recognize fake "account compromised" calls and respond safely.

With Christian and Toto
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
8 min
Fraud Prevention

Norton Antivirus Scam

Spot fake Norton renewal notices and tech support scams.

With Christian Amstadter
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
7 min
Fraud Prevention

Grandma, Don't Tell Mom Scam

The emotional grandparent scam — and how to verify before you act.

With Christian Amstadter
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
8 min
Fraud Prevention

Medicare Scam Awareness

Spot Medicare impersonators and protect your healthcare benefits.

With Christian Amstadter
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
9 min
Fraud Prevention

Avoiding Scams

Christian and Toto on recognizing scam tactics and staying safe.

With Christian Amstadter & Toto
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
5 min
Fraud Prevention

Grandparent Scams

The most common scam aimed at families — recognize it instantly.

With Toto
StageAI Plus · Lesson
6 min
Fraud Prevention

Medicare Scams

What real Medicare calls sound like — and what they never do.

With Toto
StageAI Plus · Lesson
5 min
Fraud Prevention

Banking Scams

Protect your accounts with calm, clear steps.

With Toto
Featured
StageAI Plus · Lesson
5 min
Fraud Prevention

Fake Tech Support

Pop-ups, phone calls, and the words to never say.

With Toto
StageAI Plus · Lesson
7 min
Fraud Prevention

Romance Scams

Compassionate, judgment-free guidance.

With Toto
Coming soon
StageAI Plus · Lesson
Fraud Prevention

Phishing Emails

Spot the small clues that give scams away.

With Toto
Coming soon
StageAI Plus · Lesson
Fraud Prevention

Identity Theft

What to do, in the right order, if it ever happens.

With Toto
Scam Categories

The scams we cover.

Family Emergency Scams
Government Impersonators
Bank & Card Fraud
Romance Scams
Prize & Sweepstakes Scams
Tech Support Scams
Phishing Emails & Texts
Identity Theft
Resources

Take-home tools.

Family Phone-Tree Card
A printable card with the people to call before sending money or giving out information.
Caregiver Quick-Check Sheet
One-page checklist to leave near the phone or computer.
Plain-Language Glossary
What 'phishing,' 'spoofing,' and 'two-factor' actually mean.
Scam Awareness Articles

Read deeper.

  • Why scammers target kindness, not weakness
    4 min read
  • What to do in the first hour after a scam
    3 min read
  • How to talk to a parent about fraud without shame
    5 min read
  • The five phrases that should always make you hang up
    3 min read
Fraud Prevention Learning Path

Four steps. No pressure.

01
Start with the basics
Understand why scams work and the patterns they all share.
02
Learn the top scams
Walk through the categories most often seen at home.
03
Practice with Toto
Run through real call and message examples in a safe setting.
04
Build your family plan
Set up a phone tree, code word, and reporting routine.

Ready to start with Toto?

Lesson Roadmap

Fraud Prevention

Recognize. Refuse. Report.

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lessons live
Guided by Toto
  • Fraud Alert From Your Bank
    Featured
  • Norton Antivirus Scam
    Featured
  • Grandma, Don't Tell Mom Scam
    Featured
  • Medicare Scam Awareness
    Featured
  • Avoiding Scams
    Featured
  • Your Bank Account Has Been Compromised
    Featured
  • Grandparent Scams
    Featured
  • Medicare Scams
    Available
  • Banking Scams
    Available
  • Fake Tech Support
    Featured
  • Romance Scams
    Available
  • Delivery Scams
    Coming Soon
  • Identity Theft
    Coming Soon
  • Phishing Emails
    Coming Soon
  • Fraud Prevention Checklist
    Coming Soon

Coming Soon lessons are part of the Foundation's published production roadmap. New lessons are released regularly — no subscription required.

Tell us what you need

Spot a new scam? Tell Toto.

Fraud changes weekly. If you've seen, heard, or received something suspicious — tell us. We'll teach others how to spot it.

  • • Every request is read by a real person.
  • • Popular topics get prioritized on the content calendar.
  • • You'll see new lessons appear in the Learning Portal.

Opens your email app pre-filled — or write us directly at workshops@stageaiplus.org.

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