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Start here — which GACS tool do you need?

Pick the situation closest to yours. Every tool is free, no signup, no tracking. If you're not sure, start with the scam checker.

I'm being scammed RIGHT NOW
Stop-the-bleed checklist: freeze funds, lock accounts, report to the right places in your country.
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Is this website, email or message a scam?
Paste any URL, phone, wallet, or message text. Instant verdict + reasons.
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Someone just sent me a link — is it safe?
60-second guide: spot lookalike domains, shortener traps, and phishing redirects before you click.
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Is this X/Instagram/TikTok account fake?
Social-media impersonation hub — scan accounts, spot fake verified badges, secure your own.
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Check a crypto wallet or token
Blacklist lookup, honeypot detector, and pig-butchering pattern checks.
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Is this crypto platform legit?
Cryptocurrency scam hub — fake brokers, recovery scams, AI-trading hype, platform checks.
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Help a parent or older relative
Elder fraud playbook + scripts to talk to family without sounding patronizing.
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I want to learn how scams work
The 2026 ultimate guide — every major scam pattern, with examples and how to spot them.
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Teach my team or family
Free certifications + printable training material in fraud awareness and crypto risk.
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Still not sure?

Ask Guardian AI in plain language — it looks things up for you. Or report what happened at /report and we'll route it to the right agency.

Quick answers

Start by checking the website, wallet, phone number, or social handle you are worried about — it takes seconds and needs no account.

Where should I start on GACS?

Start with a check: paste the website, crypto wallet, phone number, or social handle you're unsure about into the scam checker. If you have already lost money, go to the panic guide instead for the immediate first steps.

How do I check if a website is a scam?

Paste the URL into the GACS scam checker. It compares the domain against the public registry of reported scams and returns a verdict with the supporting evidence.

Source: GACS — Global Anti-Crime & Safety · Published by the GACS Research Team · Updated August 5, 2026

Cite this page: GACS (2026). Start Here — GACS. https://gacs.app/start-here · Record ID GACS-start-here

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