ScamEscape
One key gets your loved one out of a scam. A private warning tells them when a stranger is controlling their computer. And a family PIN means nobody can talk them into turning it off.
Built Around How Scams Really Happen
Most scams that reach older people at a computer start one of two ways. ScamEscape is built for both.
A scary page that won’t go away
“Your computer is infected — call Microsoft now.” The page fills the screen, beeps, and won’t close. One key closes every browser, and the page doesn’t come back when the browser is opened again.
A “helpful” caller who takes over the computer
A fake tech-support or bank caller talks them into installing a remote-control program, then moves the mouse themselves — often into online banking. ScamEscape warns them privately and cuts the caller off.
One Key Gets Them Out
Whenever something on the screen, or someone on the phone, makes them feel scared or rushed:
- Cuts off anyone controlling the computer — remote-control programs are stopped, and the ones that run in the background are switched off so they can’t start again on their own.
- Closes every web browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, Vivaldi and more. Scam pages don’t come back when the browser is opened again.
- Turns the internet off — Wi-Fi and cable, as the FBI and FTC advise. It stays off until they choose to turn it back on.
- Shows what to do next — in plain words, starting with “Call Sarah now” and your phone number, and the official places to report a scam.
E for “Escape.” Practice mode shows what it would do without doing it.
A Private Warning When a Stranger Is in Control
While someone is connected to the computer through a remote-control program, a bar appears across the top of the screen:
Hidden from the caller
ScamEscape’s warnings don’t show up on the scammer’s screen, so they can’t talk their way around them.
“Disconnect them”
One button ends that connection and switches that program off. Trusted family tools are left working.
Warns about new installs
“Did someone on the phone ask you to install AnyDesk?” — the moment a remote-control program appears.
“The balance may be fake”
If someone is in control while a bank page is open, or developer tools are opened on one, a warning explains the fake “refund” trick.
Checks the whole computer
One click lists remote-control programs that are installed, running, starting with Windows, or sitting in Downloads. It knows over 200.
Can’t be talked off
Turning it off, changing settings and uninstalling all need the family PIN. If it’s ended in Task Manager, it starts again.
Set It Up — Even From Far Away
A family member installs it once. The person you’re protecting only has to remember one key.
Install
Run the installer and type the computer’s administrator password once. It protects every account on the computer and starts with Windows.
Set up
Choose a family PIN, add who to call for help, and mark the remote-control program your family uses as a trusted helper.
Activate
Press “Activate ScamEscape”. From now on it is hidden from remote-control programs and everything is switched on.
Teach one key
Show them Ctrl + Alt + E and Practice mode. That’s all they need to know.
🔒 Private by design
No ads, no tracking, and nothing about what’s on the screen ever leaves the computer. Family alerts by text, phone call and email are coming soon; when they arrive, they’ll go only to family members who confirmed with a code, and say only what happened and when (how alerts work).
🤝 What it can’t do
No program can stop every scam. ScamEscape can’t see every remote-control trick (Windows Remote Desktop can see its warnings, for example), and it isn’t antivirus. It’s a seatbelt, not a guarantee — so keep talking with your loved one about scams.
What Families Are Saying
Real feedback from families using ScamEscape.
"Finally! A simple solution that gives my 78-year-old mother confidence to browse the internet. The one-button escape is exactly what she needed."
— Jennifer M., Daughter
"I installed ScamEscape for my dad and he loves it. No more panicked phone calls about being stuck on websites. It just works!"
— Michael R., Son
"As a caregiver, I recommend ScamEscape to all the families I work with. It's simple, reliable, and gives everyone peace of mind."
— Susan L., Professional Caregiver
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything families need to know about ScamEscape.
How do I protect my elderly parent from online scams?
Install ScamEscape on their computer, set a family PIN and your phone number as the person to call, then teach them one thing: if anything on the screen or anyone on the phone makes them feel scared or rushed, press Ctrl + Alt + E. ScamEscape closes the web browsers, cuts off anyone controlling the computer, turns the internet off, and tells them to call you.
How much does ScamEscape cost?
Nothing. ScamEscape is free, with no ads and no subscription. It is our way of giving back.
Can I set it up on my parent’s computer from far away?
Yes. After it is installed, ScamEscape starts in setup mode: you can see it and set it up through a remote-control program such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer. When you are finished, press “Activate ScamEscape”. From then on its windows and warnings are hidden from remote-control programs, including yours. To change settings from far away later, the family PIN shows it to you again for one hour.
Our family uses TeamViewer (or AnyDesk) to help Mom. Will ScamEscape block us?
No. Mark your program as a trusted helper in Family settings. When you connect, Mom sees a calm blue notice instead of a red warning. The escape key still turns every remote-control program off, yours included, because scammers use the same programs. Afterwards you turn yours back on with the family PIN.
Will it turn off their internet?
Only when the escape key is pressed, and you can switch that off in Family settings. The internet is turned off because the FBI and FTC advise disconnecting from the internet during a scam. To turn it back on, use “Turn the internet back on” in the Start menu, in the shield menu near the clock, or in the reminder that appears after a restart.
What if a scammer tells them to turn ScamEscape off or uninstall it?
They can’t without the family PIN. Turning it off, changing settings, trusting a remote-control program and uninstalling all ask for the PIN, and ScamEscape starts itself again if someone ends it in Task Manager.
Does ScamEscape collect any data?
No. It doesn’t track anything, has no ads, and sends nothing about what is on the screen. The only thing that will ever leave the computer is a family alert (coming soon), and only to family members who confirmed with a code that they want them.
Which computers does it work on?
Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer) and Windows 11, 64-bit. Installing needs the computer’s administrator password once; after that it protects every account on the computer. It doesn’t run on Mac, Chromebook, or Windows 7 or 8.
I have the old version. Do I need to remove it first?
No. The new installer removes ScamEscape version 1 for you and replaces it.
Download ScamEscape 2.0.0
Free scam protection for Windows 10 and 11.
Download ScamEscape (49.4 MB) Requirements: Windows 10 (version 2004 or newer) or Windows 11, 64-bit. Needs the computer’s administrator password to install.
Already have version 1? This replaces it automatically.
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