A retired neighbor · Sun City, AZ

Stop worrying every time
you open your email.

I'm Pete — a retired neighbor right here in Sun City. I teach seniors how to spot scams, lock down their computers, and feel confident online. No tech-talk. No surprises. Just plain English from someone who actually gets it.

No charge. No catch. Just useful.

Open 24 hours · 7 days a week
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Pete Miller, Scam-Proof Senior

Pete Miller · Sun City, AZ

20+Years in Business
LocalSun City Neighbor
100%Money-Back Guarantee
PlainEnglish. Promised.

An honest note

I love what AARP does. This is the next step.

AARP Fraud Watch is wonderful. So is the free class at the Sun City West library. So is the AZ Attorney General's office. If you've been to one of those sessions, you've already done the smart thing.

But here's what I noticed sitting in those audiences: people leave with great general knowledge — and the same scary computer they came in with.

What I do is the next step. After you know what scams look like, I help you make your computer, your email, and your habits scam-proof. Together. With me on the other end of an email when something feels off.

The free programs are the textbook. I'm the tutor.

5 Red Flags

How to spot a scam before you click.

These five warning signs show up in almost every scam targeting seniors. Learn them once — use them forever.

1

Urgent! Act Now!

Real companies don't rush you.

2

Phone # in Pop-Up

That number goes to a scammer.

3

Asks for Gift Cards

No real company ever will.

4

"Computer Infected"

The pop-up IS the virus.

5

Just Feels "Off"

Trust your gut. Ask Pete.

When in doubt — reach out: [email protected]

Print it. Tape it next to your computer. Share it with a friend.

Learn at your own pace

Watch from your favorite chair.

Pause whenever you need to. Rewind whenever you want. No tests. Everything is designed so you can go at your own speed.

Free Download
Free

5 Red Flags Cheat Sheet

A one-page printable you can tape next to your computer. Five scams to never fall for — and exactly what to do when you spot them. Made for refrigerators, not techies.

  • No sign-up required
  • Prints on a single page
  • Share it with anyone you care about
One-time download
$19 one time

The Toolkit

Everything you need in one download — checklists, scripts, and guides you can print as many times as you like.

  • 5 Red Flags Cheat Sheet (deluxe)
  • Password Log — safe paper format
  • "I Won't Fall For This" wallet card
  • Family Emergency Info sheet
  • What To Do If You Got Scammed
★ Most Popular One-time · Lifetime access
$79 one time

The Full Course

10 short video lessons (5–10 min each). Watch on any device. Pause and rewind anytime. The full Toolkit is included.

  • 10 video lessons — 5 to 10 min each
  • Watch on computer, tablet, or phone
  • Full Toolkit included
  • Email Pete with questions
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Monthly · Cancel anytime
$7/month

The Scam Alert

One email a month — that's it. The latest scams targeting seniors, written in plain English so you know exactly what to watch for.

  • "Scam of the Month" walk-through
  • Local Sun City alerts
  • Q&A from other readers
  • Cancel anytime, no fuss
Limited · 3–4 per month
$199 per visit

House Call

Pete comes to you. Same content as the course, in person, just for you. A few times a month — West Valley only.

  • Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand
  • Surprise & Peoria
  • 90 minutes, flat rate, no surprises
  • If fully booked, the course is the next best thing
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
"Before Pete I was scared to open my email. Now I open it like a grown-up."

— Sun City Resident

My story

I spent 20 years behind a counter.
Now I'm behind a keyboard.

I ran a personalized gift shop for two decades — engraving, embroidery, the works. I know what good service feels like, because I had to deliver it every day.

Now I'm retired in Sun City. But I kept noticing the same problem with my neighbors: they were getting frustrated, embarrassed, and sometimes scammed.

So I built this. Plain-English guides and short videos that treat you like the smart adult you are.

After 20 years in retail, I know what good service feels like.

No runaround. No tech-speak. No upsells. Just what you need, explained clearly, with me on the other end of an email when something comes up.

100% Money-Back Guarantee

Email me within 30 days and I'll refund you. No quiz, no guilt trip. I'd rather have your trust than your $79.

You can email me anytime

I answer every email myself — usually the same day. No call centers. No "press 1 for English."
[email protected]

Resources & Products

Everything from free
to fully guided.

Start with the free cheat sheet. Go deeper when you're ready. No pressure, no fine print.

Free — no sign-up needed

The 5 Red Flags Cheat Sheet

A one-page printable you can tape next to your computer. Five scams to never fall for — and exactly what to do when you spot them. Made for refrigerators, not techies.

  • No email required — just download and go
  • Designed to print cleanly on a single page
  • Plain language, no tech jargon
  • Perfect to share with a neighbor or at church

PDF · Printable · No email required

5 Red Flags Every Senior Should Know

Scam-Proof Senior · Pete Miller · Sun City, AZ

1

Urgent! Act Now!

Real companies don't rush you. Urgency is a weapon.

2

Phone Number in a Pop-Up

That number goes directly to a scammer. Close the window.

3

Asks for Gift Cards

No real company, government, or emergency ever requires gift cards.

4

"Your Computer Is Infected"

The pop-up telling you this IS the attack. Don't call that number.

5

Something Just Feels Off

Trust that feeling. Stop and ask Pete before you do anything.

Go deeper

Tools built to protect you — and the people you love.

Every paid product is a one-time purchase or a simple monthly subscription. No hidden fees, no surprises.

One-time download
$19 one time

The Toolkit

Everything in one download. Print as many copies as you like.

  • 5 Red Flags Cheat Sheet (deluxe)
  • Password Log — safe paper format
  • "I Won't Fall For This" wallet card
  • Family Emergency Info sheet
  • What To Do If You Got Scammed
★ Most Popular One-time · Lifetime access
$79 one time

The Full Course

10 short video lessons. Watch on any device. The full Toolkit included. Email Pete with questions.

  • 10 video lessons — 5 to 10 min each
  • Watch on computer, tablet, or phone
  • Pause and rewind anytime
  • Full Toolkit included
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
Monthly · Cancel anytime
$7/month

The Monthly Scam Alert

One email a month. The latest scams targeting seniors in plain English. Cancel anytime — no fuss.

  • "Scam of the Month" walk-through
  • Local Sun City alerts when relevant
  • Q&A from other readers
  • Cancel with one click, anytime
Limited · 3–4 per month
$199 per visit

House Call

Pete comes to you. 90 minutes. Flat rate. No surprises. West Valley only — limited spots each month.

  • Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand
  • Surprise & Peoria
  • Same content as the course, in person
  • If calendar is full, the course is the next best thing
"One scam avoided pays for it for a lifetime."

— Pete Miller

Scam Watch · Arizona

Know what they're doing
before they call you.

These are the scams hitting seniors in Arizona right now. Read this page, share it, and keep coming back — it's updated regularly.

Active scams to know

The ones happening right now.

Scam #1

The "Your Computer Has a Virus" Call

Someone calls saying they're from Microsoft, Apple, or your internet provider. They're not. No real tech company calls you out of the blue. Hang up. Never give anyone remote access to your computer.

Scam #2

IRS and Social Security Threats

They claim you owe back taxes or your Social Security is suspended. The IRS contacts you by mail first — always. Social Security doesn't threaten benefits over the phone. Hang up.

Scam #3

The Online Investment or Crypto Scam

Someone promises incredible returns. They may show you a website where your "money is growing." This is exactly what happened to Pete and Sharon — a devastating loss that nobody warned them about. By the time you try to withdraw, the money is gone.

Scam #4

The Grandchild Emergency

"Grandma, it's me — I'm in trouble, don't tell Mom and Dad." They know your grandchild's name. Hang up and call your family directly at a number you already have. Never wire money or buy gift cards first.

Scam #5

You've Won a Prize — Just Pay the Fee

Real prizes don't require upfront payment. Real sweepstakes don't need your Social Security number. If you have to pay to receive it, it's a scam.

Scam #6

The Suspicious Link in Your Email

An email from your bank, Amazon, or Medicare says there's a problem — click here. Don't. Go directly to that company's real website by typing it yourself, or call the number on the back of your card.

Rules that are always true

Print these. Put them on the fridge.

Medicare will never call you asking for personal information.
The IRS always contacts you by mail first — never by phone threatening arrest.
No legitimate person or business ever asks for payment by gift card. Ever.
Real tech support doesn't cold-call you. Not Microsoft. Not Apple.
If they need you to act "right now" — slow down. That urgency is the weapon.
If something feels wrong, trust it. Call someone before you do anything.

If it's happening right now

Do these four things.

Step 1 — Stop. Don't click, don't call back, don't send money or gift cards.

Step 2 — Call someone you trust. A family member or neighbor. Tell them what happened before you do anything else.

Step 3 — Report it. FTC: 1-877-382-4357. Or email Pete at [email protected]

Step 4 — Don't be embarrassed. This happened to Pete and Sharon. It happens to sharp, careful people every single day. You are not alone.

Stay current

New scams show up every month.

The Monthly Scam Alert keeps you up to date on what's circulating right now — plain English, your inbox, $7 a month. Cancel anytime.

About Pete Miller

I spent 20 years behind
a counter. Now I'm behind a keyboard.

A retired neighbor right here in Sun City — building the resource I wish had existed when we needed it most.

Pete Miller

Pete Miller · Sun City, AZ

The story

Built from lived experience.

15 Years in Drugstore Management

Operations, people, and systems — self-taught, as always. Learning to manage complexity without a manual.

5 Years with the National Guard — NICI

Traveling to Panama, Hawaii, and across the U.S. — turning complex information into 40-hour training programs that real people could understand. That skill never left.

20 Years Running a Business with Sharon

Engraving, embroidery, a snack bar, a second store, bankruptcy, two moves — and never quitting once. They sold one item at their first flea market. They came back.

The Loss That Became a Mission

Pete and Sharon suffered a devastating financial loss to a scammer. Nobody warned them. Nobody was in their corner. That became the fuel — and this website is the result. "I want to be the person that nobody was for us."

Why Pete

Nobody else does this from the inside.

The tech industry builds for youth. Tutorials assume you already know things. Support is fast, impersonal, and frustrating. And predators specifically target the confusion that results.

  • He's been scammed — he knows the shame and the loss firsthand
  • He spent 5 years teaching complex topics to everyday people
  • He's a senior navigating this technology himself right now
  • He never rushes, never talks down, never upsells
  • He answers every email himself, usually the same day

"I want to be the person that nobody was for us."

— Pete Miller

100% Money-Back Guarantee. Email me within 30 days and I'll refund you. No quiz, no guilt trip. I'd rather have your trust than your $79.

Questions I hear a lot

If you have a different one,
just email me.

I read every single one myself — [email protected]

Isn't AARP Fraud Watch good enough? ▼

AARP Fraud Watch is excellent. I recommend it to every neighbor I meet. They publish alerts, run hotlines, and host free educational events — there's one at the Sun City West library a few times a year. If you haven't signed up, you should.

Here's what AARP can't do, that I can:

  • Look at your specific email setup and tell you what's risky
  • Sit with you while you change your password so you don't get stuck
  • Answer your specific question at 9 PM on a Sunday
  • Send you alerts about scams hitting this neighborhood this month
  • Show you the safe way to handle a pop-up on your screen, not in a slideshow

AARP is the public library. I'm the librarian who knows your name.

Use both. That's what I'd tell my own mother to do.

Do I need to know anything about computers to start? ▼
Not a thing. If you can turn it on and check your email, you're more than ready. I assume nothing and explain everything.
What if I have questions after I buy? ▼
You can email me anytime, and I answer them all myself — usually the same day. No call centers. No "press 1 for English." Just Pete.
Is it hard to access the course after I buy? ▼
After your purchase you'll get an email with a single button. Click it. That's the whole process. If something goes sideways, email me and I'll walk you through it personally.
What if I don't love the course? ▼
Email me within 30 days and I'll refund you. No quiz, no guilt trip. I'd rather have your trust than your $79.
What if I want to cancel the Scam Alert subscription? ▼
One scam avoided pays for it for a lifetime. But if you don't love it, cancel with one click. I'd rather you cancel than feel stuck.
Where do you do house calls? ▼

Right here in the West Valley — Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand, Surprise, and Peoria. I open up a few spots each month. If the calendar shows fully booked, the course is the next best thing — same content, just from your favorite chair.

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Still have a question? Email Pete directly —

[email protected]

He reads every one himself, usually the same day.

Get in Touch

A question. A concern.
Something that felt wrong.

Send a message in plain words — no tech knowledge needed. Pete reads every message personally.

Open 24 hours · 7 days a week

Prefer to email directly?

[email protected]
Pete reads every email himself — usually same day.

Something is happening right now?

If someone is pressuring you on the phone — hang up first. Then reach out. You can also call the FTC: 1-877-382-4357.

House Call — $199

Only 3–4 spots per month in the West Valley. Mention it in your message and Pete will check availability.

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Send Pete a message

Just tell him what's going on.

No pressure. No commitment. Pete reads every message.

For Adult Children & Grandchildren

You can't always be there.
This helps bridge the gap.

If you have a parent, grandparent, or loved one in the West Valley — and you worry about scams — this page is for you.

The real problem

They won't always call you when something feels wrong.

Maybe they don't want to worry you. Maybe they're embarrassed. Maybe they just don't know what's a real threat and what isn't. So they click. They call the number. They buy the gift cards.

What they need isn't someone to do it for them — they're smart, capable adults. What they need is someone to teach them how to recognize danger, in plain English, without making them feel small.

That's Pete. A retired neighbor, right here in Sun City, who's been through it himself and built the resource he wished had existed.

"The best gift you can give them isn't doing it for them. It's making sure they understand it themselves."

— Pete Miller

What you can do from anywhere

Four ways to help — starting today.

Free · Right now

Download & mail the cheat sheet

Print the free 5 Red Flags cheat sheet and mail it to them. Ask them to tape it next to their computer. It takes five minutes and could prevent a devastating loss.

$79 · One time · Their gift forever

Buy them the full course

The $79 course gives them lifetime access to 10 plain-English video lessons — theirs to watch at their own pace, pause, rewind, and come back to anytime. The Toolkit is included.

$7/month · Cancel anytime

Set them up on the Monthly Scam Alert

One email a month — what scams are circulating right now, in plain English. A quiet reminder that someone has their back. Cancel anytime, no fuss.

$199 · West Valley only · Limited spots

Book a house call for them

Pete will visit them at home — check their devices, walk through their settings, and make sure they leave knowing exactly what to watch for. Only 3–4 spots available each month.

For snowbirds — wherever you are

You left Sun City. The scammers didn't.

Whether you're back in Minnesota, up in Michigan, or anywhere in between — scammers don't take the summer off. They know snowbirds are often home alone, sometimes isolated, and may be less connected to their usual support network.

Everything Pete offers is available online, year-round, from wherever you are. The course, the monthly alert, the cheat sheet, and a direct email line to Pete — it all works from your couch back home just as well as it does in Sun City.

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At home up north

The course and alerts work from any device, anywhere.

✉️

Email Pete anytime

He answers from Sun City — same day, plain English.

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Book a house call for fall

Coming back to Sun City? Book a visit for when you return.

"One scam avoided pays for it for a lifetime. And knowing your parent is protected — that's priceless."

— Pete Miller · Scam-Proof Senior