Home / Fake family emergency calls / Questions

What is a family safe word?

Short answer

A word or phrase only your family knows, used to confirm a caller is really who they say in an emergency.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

See every step in 1 minuteFake calls and AI voices that sound like family
Watch nowRead the guide

People also ask

Can scammers really copy a voice?›How do scammers know my grandchild’s name?›What is the grandparent scam?›Can AI really copy my grandchild’s voice?›Would police or a court send someone to collect bail money?›What should I do if I paid a scammer with gift cards?›How can I protect my family from these scams?›

See all questions (8) ›

Official sources