Family Lock Seniors · coming soon
A calmer computer, and a chance to call family first.
Family Lock Seniors is for the computer at a parent or grandparent's house. It keeps scammers out, and adds a “call family first” pause before anything risky. You set it up once and lock it on. Everyday browsing stays on that computer.
What it is for
Tech-support scams often start in the browser: a full-screen warning, a pop-up that looks like the computer is infected, or a message that says “install this so I can help you.” Family Lock Seniors is designed to close those doors and put a familiar voice back in the room — “call family first” — before anyone shares a screen or types a code.
Planned features
- Turns on and locks the scam protections already built into Chrome and Edge
- Blocks remote-access tools that scammers often ask people to install
- A calm “call family first” prompt when something looks risky
- Warnings on common webmail scam patterns
- You install it, so a scammer on the phone can't talk them into switching it off
- Built-in protections, forced on. Chrome and Edge already include scam and scareware protections, but they can be switched off or left on a weaker setting. Seniors will turn the strong settings on and keep them on.
- Remote-access tools, blocked. Apps such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer are legitimate, and that's why scammers ask for them. Seniors will block those downloads so a stranger can't talk someone into installing them. A family-approved exception is part of the plan, for when you really are helping.
- A “call family” prompt. A calm screen, not a scary one, that asks them to call a chosen family member before going further.
- Webmail scam warnings. Extra caution in everyday webmail, where urgent “pay now” and “confirm your account” messages often arrive.
- A self-install lock on Windows and Mac. You install it, so a scammer on the phone can't talk them into switching it off.
Coming soon
Family Lock Seniors is not available yet. The Kids edition is further along; Seniors will share the same privacy-first approach and the same Family Lock installer style. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it's ready to try.
Privacy
Seniors is being designed the same way as Kids: settings stay on the family's computer, and we don't want a cloud log of anyone's browsing. If a later feature (for example an optional “something looks wrong” note to a family member) needs to send a message, it will be off by default and described clearly first. Read the privacy policy.