How AssistApp Protects You From Online Scams
Learn how AssistApp watches for phishing emails, suspicious websites, and fake pop-ups to keep you safe online with clear warnings you can understand.
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Why Scam Protection Matters
Online scams are getting more sophisticated every day. Fraudsters target seniors because they often have savings and may be less familiar with how scams work online. AssistApp acts as your personal security guard, watching for danger before you click.
What AssistApp Watches For
Our scam protection monitors several types of threats in real-time:
Phishing Websites
Fake websites that look like your bank, email provider, or other trusted companies. AssistApp checks every website you visit against a database of known scam sites and suspicious patterns.
Suspicious Pop-Ups
Messages claiming your computer has a virus or you have won a prize. These often try to scare you into calling a fake tech support number or downloading harmful software.
Unusual Payment Requests
Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency. Legitimate companies rarely ask for payment this way. AssistApp warns you when you are on pages that mention these payment methods.
Too-Good-To-Be-True Offers
Websites promising unrealistic returns, free expensive items, or miracle cures. AssistApp looks for warning signs in the language and design of these sites.
How the Warnings Work
When AssistApp detects something suspicious, you will see a full-screen warning that explains the danger in simple terms. The warning tells you:
- What the specific threat is and why it is dangerous
- What might happen if you continue (like losing money or personal information)
- What you should do instead (like closing the page or calling your bank directly)
- An option to proceed anyway if you are certain it is safe
Caregiver Notifications
With the Pro plan, your designated caregiver or family member receives an email notification whenever you encounter a potential scam. This gives them peace of mind and allows them to follow up with you to make sure you are safe.
You Stay in Control
AssistApp never blocks you from accessing a website or takes control of your computer. We provide clear information and warnings, but you always make the final decision. Our goal is to educate and protect, not to restrict your independence.