Individuals & families
For you. For someone you care about.
When a call or message feels wrong, a second perspective can help. We offer practical support for individuals, older adults, families, and the professionals who support them.
You can start with a simple question.
“Is this a scam?” is enough to begin. You do not need to know the terminology or have everything figured out before asking for help.
Respect, without the pressure.
Scams often take advantage of trust, urgency, or concern for someone else. They can happen to anyone. A thoughtful conversation makes room to check the details without blame.
We help you understand the concern, consider what information would be useful, and discuss a next step that respects the person involved.
What brings people to Scabbard?
- An unfamiliar caller is making a claim that needs checking.
- A family member has received a message that seems suspicious.
- You want to understand what personal information is publicly visible.
- You support older adults and want practical fraud and privacy education.
Choose a starting point
Create space to check.
Pause the conversation. Use independently found contact details to check who is really behind the request.
A few helpful answers
Questions are a good start.
Can I get in touch on behalf of a family member?
You can start by describing the general concern and your relationship. Discuss the appropriate involvement and consent of the person affected before sharing their personal information.
What if I’m embarrassed about what happened?
You can begin with as much or as little general context as you feel comfortable sharing. Scabbard’s approach is to understand the concern and discuss practical next steps, without judgment.
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A good place to start
You don’t have to have
all the answers.
Tell us a little about your concern. We can talk about whether Scabbard is the right fit and what a next step could look like.
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