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Books by Brandon Chreene

Plain-English books that help you stay safe with technology.

Large print. No tech jargon. Sold on Amazon as a Kindle book and a paperback.

  • Large print
  • Kindle and paperback
  • Sold on Amazon

The books

Two books, written the way Brandon explains things in person.

Cover of Stop the Scam

Stop the Scam

A Plain-English Fraud Protection Guide for Seniors and Their Families

By Brandon Chreene

That call, text, or pop-up could be a scam. This warm, plain-English guide for older adults and the families who love them shows you how to tell, with no tech jargon and no shame.

  • The three red flags behind almost every scam, and the 5-Minute Rule
  • Side-by-side real and fake examples: texts, emails, tech-support pop-ups, and QR code stickers
  • Grandparent and AI voice-clone scams, plus a family code-word plan
  • A 20-minute lock-down for your phone and computer
  • A first-hour checklist if it already happened, and a workbook for the fridge

Kindle $6.99 · Paperback $13.99

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Cover of Your New Helper

Your New Helper

A Friendly, Plain-English Guide to Using AI Safely at Home, at Work, and on the Go

By Brandon Chreene

AI assistants can write your emails, plan your meals, explain a confusing bill, and help you get ready for the doctor. They can also get things wrong, and scammers use them too. This guide shows you how to get the good without the worry.

  • A simple 4-part recipe for asking so you get what you want
  • Dozens of copy-paste prompts for home, money, health, travel, and work
  • What never to type, and how to check your privacy settings
  • How to spot fake voices, deepfake videos, and AI scams
  • A fill-in workbook with your favorite prompts and a fridge sheet

Kindle $6.99 · Paperback $13.99

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