A safer internet starts here.
Operation Arlene is a digital safety platform built to help older adults avoid scams, stay confident online, and ask for help—without the overwhelm.
Built by educators, tech experts, and adult children who’ve been there.
Digital safety, designed for people who didn’t grow up with it.
Operation Arlene is an ongoing guide for staying safe, smart, and confident online. Through short lessons, real-world examples, and access to trusted help, older adults can learn at their own pace and feel more in control of their digital lives.
Features Snapshot:
- 📚 Mini Courses — Scam spotting, password managers, safe browsing, and more
- 🛟 Ask for Help — A friendly place to ask “Is this a scam?”
- 🔔 Scam Alerts — Real-time warnings, powered by community and experts
The people who need this the most aren’t looking for it. That’s where you come in.
Older adults are often the most targeted—and the least likely to seek out digital help. That’s why Operation Arlene was designed to be gifted. You can give your loved one a tool that protects them, teaches them, and reassures them—without making them feel “out of touch.”
“She was so relieved it wasn’t coming from me for once. It felt like backup.” — Gen X daughter, early tester