About Don't Get Scammed
At Don't Get Scammed, our focus is simple: taking complex, technical threat concepts and translating them into practical, plain-English advice.
Why "Don't Get Scammed"?
Cybersecurity shouldn't just be for IT professionals. Everyday citizens, remote workers, families, and seniors are targeted by highly structured, psychological operations disguised as simple emails, texts, or phone calls.
This website and the accompanying guide, Don't Get Scammed: Your Plain-English Guide to Staying Safe Online, were created by author Joseph Richard to help people recognize scam warning signs and step out of the panic-state scammers rely on.
Through regular updates, educational articles, and simplified threat breakdowns, we hope to serve as an accessible reference to keep you and your family safe.
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Get 28 pages of simple safety frameworks, warning checklists, and more.