Trust should be built into the internet.
Digital Trust Initiative is a youth-led organization helping people recognize scams, protect themselves online, and navigate an increasingly deceptive digital world.
Is this a scam?
Scammers copy the look of real messages. Test your instincts on these examples, then see what gave each one away.
Today 9:41
Swiftpost: Your parcel could not be delivered due to an unpaid fee of $1.99. Pay within 24h to avoid return: swiftpost-redelivery.help/pay
Example 1 of 9
What do you think?
Look closely at who sent it, what it asks you to do, and how fast it wants you to act.
All examples are illustrations. Names, numbers and companies are fictional.
Think you've been scammed?
You're not alone, and it's not your fault. Acting quickly can limit the damage. Start with these four steps.
Stop contact
Don't reply, click or pay anything more. Block the sender if you can.
Protect your money
If you paid or shared bank details, call your bank or payment provider now.
Secure your accounts
Change passwords you may have shared and turn on two-step verification.
Report it
Report to the platform and your country's official fraud service.
Scam Library
Know what scams look like before they reach you. Each profile shows real warning signs, common tactics and what to do.
- AI Scams
- Phishing
- Impersonation
- Investment Scams
- Romance Scams
- Shopping Scams
- Job Scams
- Tech Support Scams
- Government Impersonation
- Social Media Scams
- Payment Scams
- Emerging Scams
AI voice-clone emergency calls
A call that sounds exactly like a family member in trouble, asking for money right now.
Warning signs and what to do
PhishingFake delivery and parcel texts
A text says your parcel is held and asks you to pay a small fee or confirm details.
Warning signs and what to do
Impersonation"New number" friend and family messages
Someone claims to be a friend or relative on a new number and soon needs help paying a bill.
Warning signs and what to do
Investment ScamsGuaranteed-return crypto investments
A platform or 'mentor' shows impressive profits, but you can never withdraw your money.
Warning signs and what to do
Romance ScamsRomance scams
An online relationship moves fast, then the other person needs money for an emergency.
Warning signs and what to do
Shopping ScamsFake online stores and listings
Deep discounts from a shop or seller that disappears once you've paid.
Warning signs and what to do
Why DTI
Everyone deserves to feel safe online.
Scams are getting more convincing, and the people targeted most often have the least support. DTI exists so that recognising and recovering from scams isn’t something people have to figure out alone.
Read why we startedWhat DTI does
Workshops and school sessions
Young people leading practical scam-awareness sessions for classmates, families and communities.
A public Scam Library
Clear profiles of how scams work, what they look like and what to do, free for anyone.
Help for people affected
Step-by-step guidance and a Survivor Kit, pointing people to official reporting channels.
Guidance in more languages
Working to make safety guidance available to people in the languages they speak.
Learn to spot deception
Short, practical lessons for every age, from how AI is changing scams to the habits that keep your accounts safe.
AI & Online Deception
Voice clones, deepfakes and flawless scam messages. Learn to verify before you trust.
Digital Safety
Everyday habits (two-step verification, going direct, never sharing codes) that stop most scams.
Multilingual Resources
Safety and reporting guidance in more languages, for families and communities everywhere.
Educational videos
All videosHow to spot a phishing message in 10 seconds
The three checks that catch most phishing texts and emails before you tap anything.
When a loved one's voice asks for money
How AI voice cloning is used in emergency scams, and why a family safe word helps.
Turn on two-step verification
A walkthrough of the single setting that protects your accounts most.
Led by the generation that grew up online
DTI is youth-led. Young people research scams, write guidance, translate it and teach it, bringing an insider’s understanding of how people really use the internet.
Our impact
What we will report
We only publish figures we can verify. These measures will appear here as we collect them.
People reached through workshops
Attendees at DTI-led sessions in schools and communities.
Workshops and school sessions
Sessions delivered by DTI volunteers and ambassadors.
Languages with DTI guidance
Languages our core safety guidance is available in.
Youth ambassadors
Young people leading scam awareness in their communities.
Get involved
Scam prevention works best when it comes from people you know. Join us, invite us in, or work with us.
Not sure if something is a scam?
Pause. Don't click, reply or pay. Then check it with our step-by-step help.