Business Strategist Adrienne Barker Launches Free AI-Powered Scam Verification Platform to Protect Americans From Fraud
STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™, a free consumer protection platform founded by business strategist and five-time author Adrienne Barker, has launched at stopverifyprotect.com — featuring Vera, an AI assistant that guides users through real-time scam risk assessments, plus a 30-type Scam Library, Senior Resource Center, and Parents and Kids Safety Center developed with the Port Orange Police Department.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — July 19, 2026 — Business strategist, podcast host, and five-time author Adrienne Barker today announced the public launch of STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™, a free consumer protection resource center available at www.stopverifyprotect.com, offering Americans a judgment-free platform to identify and outsmart scams before becoming victims. This new online resource addresses a critical need for immediate, accessible scam verification, especially for seniors and families, in an era of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics.
The STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™ platform is specifically designed to intervene at the moment of doubt, providing a stark contrast to traditional resources that often address fraud after the fact. Its core feature is Vera, an AI assistant that guides users through a plain-language assessment to identify risk levels and provide personalized, step-by-step action checklists. The site requires no login, collects no personal information, and offers a judgment-free environment for users to explore four distinct scenarios: "Is This a Scam?", "I Already Gave Information," "I Already Sent Money," and "I'm Not Sure What's Happening."
"These scammers are good," said Barker. "Even people close to me have fallen for them. That is what made me realize this problem is bigger than most people want to admit. I built this so no one has to face it alone."
With fraud losses reaching a record $15.9 billion in 2025 according to the Federal Trade Commission, and scam tactics growing more sophisticated through artificial intelligence and deepfake technology, the need for such a resource is paramount. Beyond its immediate assessment tools, STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™ also features a Parents and Kids Safety Center, including a searchable guide to 23 apps with safety risks for children and teens developed in partnership with the Port Orange Police Department, and a downloadable Conversation Starter Guide. A dedicated Senior Resource Center offers large-print guides, audio resources, and one-click print options, alongside a Family Safety Plan template to help households prepare for potential crises. The platform further includes a searchable Scam Library documenting over 30 documented scam types and a Daily Scam News Digest curating verified stories from credible sources like the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the FBI.
About STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™
STOP. VERIFY. PROTECT.™ is a free consumer protection resource center founded by Adrienne Barker to help everyday people make informed decisions before they react to fear, urgency, or deception. The platform provides AI-assisted scam assessments, a searchable scam library, family safety tools, and daily scam news — all at no cost and with no login required. Available at www.stopverifyprotect.com.