Your parent saves the Check With Family number.
SMS-first protection for seniors
Before your parent sends money, verify it with family first.
Check With Family gives your parent one number to text when someone asks for urgent money, gift cards, crypto, bank details, codes, or personal information.
Start with a 7-day free trial. No credit card needed.
Why the pause matters
Scammers rely on urgency. Check With Family adds friction before money moves.
40%
of all Canadian fraud losses are absorbed by seniors, despite being ~23% of the population
$21,604
average loss per senior fraud victim in Canada
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's 2024 report found Canadians lost $638 million to fraud. People 60 and older make up about 23% of the population but absorbed 40% of that — $179.9 million, averaging $21,604 per victim. Check With Family focuses on the moment before a senior sends money, gift cards, crypto, codes, or account details.Source: Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
How it works
One number. One pause. One trusted family check.
They text before sending money or sharing codes.
Check With Family asks four simple questions and checks red flags.
A trusted contact is alerted before money moves.
The 4 questions we ask
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Who is asking?
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What are they asking you to send?
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Did they say it is urgent?
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Did they tell you not to tell family?
Pricing
Start with a 7-day free trial.
No credit card needed. Set up one senior and up to two trusted contacts, then test the full SMS verification workflow before choosing a paid plan.
Free Trial
7 days free
No credit card needed. One senior, up to two trusted contacts, full SMS workflow.
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$4.99/month
One senior, up to two trusted contacts, dashboard history, and backup escalation.
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Multiple seniors, shared family access, and caregiver coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What number does my parent text?
After you set up an account, we give you a dedicated Check With Family number to save in your parent's phone under a name like "Check With Family."
Does this work without a smartphone?
Yes. Check With Family works over standard SMS - no app or smartphone required for the senior.
Is someone monitoring messages 24/7?
Check With Family uses automated scam-risk checks and immediately alerts your trusted contacts by SMS. Response speed depends on your family's availability.
What if the message delivery fails?
SMS delivery depends on carriers and may occasionally be delayed. Always encourage your parent to also call a trusted family member directly before sending money.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Contact support to cancel anytime. No long-term contracts.
Safety statement
Check With Family helps seniors pause and contact trusted family. We do not move money, access bank accounts, or replace banks, police, lawyers, doctors, or emergency services.