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Safety updates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Safety Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get the latest updates on how to keep you and your loved ones safe when searching for care.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Safety checks to help you hire with confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about safety check options that help you get greater insight into your caregiver before and after you hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Families & Professional Caregivers<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing CareProtect\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re putting safety at the heart of our community with our improved safety program\u2014CareProtect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Latest News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Build trust with safety checks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about the safety checks you may be asked to opt in to as a caregiver on Care.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to spot fake email addresses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Scammers use realistic-looking emails to trick members\u2014learn how to spot and report them safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthening trust through verification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Verifying your identity helps keep our platform safe, trusted, and scam-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recognizing and avoiding phishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Learn how to identify and avoid phishing when communicating with others online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spotting and reporting suspicious activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Find out how to spot and avoid some common job scams when looking for work as a caregiver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spotting red flags from interactions with families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognize when job posts, reviews, or messages may signal unsafe or misleading intentions with families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our safety hotline \u2013 now 24\/7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve extended hours for our dedicated phone line to help better address any safety concerns and questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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