From someone who cares about you

Your family wants you to have Tater.

Tater is a simple tool that helps you check suspicious emails, texts, links, and messages before you click, reply, send, or pay.

Why you received this

Someone who cares about you sent this because scams are getting harder to spot. Tater gives you an easy way to pause and check before doing anything risky.

What Tater helps with

Strange emails
Suspicious text messages
Fake bank alerts
Gift card requests
Family emergency messages
Package delivery links
Password requests
Money or wire requests

How it works

1

See something suspicious

A message feels urgent, strange, or too good to be true.

2

Ask Tater about it

Open Tater in your browser — no need to forward private details to family.

3

Tater explains what to do next

Plain English guidance so you can decide calmly.

What Tater will never do

Tater will never shame you
Tater will never ask you to send money
Tater will never tell you to use a link from a suspicious message
Tater will never replace your family
Tater helps you know when to ask someone you trust

Trusted Circle

With Trusted Circle, you can choose someone you trust to help review risky messages with you.

Learn about Trusted Circle →

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Share this page with a parent, grandparent, or anyone you want to protect.

Simple setup instructions

Print or save these steps to help someone install Tater.

  1. Open this page on the computer where email is used.
  2. Click Download Tater.
  3. Add the extension to the browser.
  4. Open Gmail, Yahoo, or Outlook on the web.
  5. Click the Tater button when something feels suspicious.