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BBB Scam Tracker vs EverSafe in 2026

Compare BBB Scam Tracker and EverSafe for a household: what each source says it does, what it costs, how to start, and what to check.

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Compare BBB Scam Tracker and EverSafe for a household: what each source says it does, what it costs, how to start, and what to check.

OptionOwn priceWhat its source says it is
BBB Scam Trackernot published [1]A public database of verified scam reports anyone can search [1]
EverSafeEverSafe Essentials [2] $7.49 per month when paid monthly [2], or $76.32 per year when paid yearly [2]; EverSafe Plus [2] $16.99 per month when paid monthly [2]; 30-day free trial [2], 10% senior discount for individuals 60 or over [2], 15% saving on yearly billing [2]Protection from scams, cyber threats, and identity theft, with monitoring across banking, investment, and credit card accounts and all three major credit bureaus [3] [3]
Postal BuddySenior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month [4] or $79 a year [4], with a 30-day Plus trial and no card needed when the first helper joins; web scam check is free with no account [4]An app that tells an older person, in big print and out loud, what each letter they photograph is [4]

The short answer

BBB Scam Tracker is a public database where anyone can file a scam report or search reports others have filed, and BBB reviews each report before it appears. [1] [1] EverSafe describes itself as protection from scams, cyber threats, and identity theft. [3] Postal Buddy is an app that tells an older person, in big print and out loud, what each letter they photograph is. [4]

If you want a public database of scam reports you can search and add to, BBB Scam Tracker says it does that. [1] If you want protection from scams, cyber threats, and identity theft, EverSafe says it offers that. [3] If you want a tool that photographs a letter and explains what it is in big print and out loud, Postal Buddy says it does that. [4]

What BBB Scam Tracker, EverSafe is built for

BBB Scam Tracker is a public database of scam reports. BBB reviews each report before it is published to the Scam Tracker. [1] The reporter's name and personal contact information are never displayed publicly on Scam Tracker. [1] Verified reports are added to the public Scam Tracker database, where anyone can search them, helping neighbors, businesses, and law enforcement spot scams faster. [1] BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust works with leading companies, researchers, and law-enforcement partners to expose scams and protect consumers. [1]

EverSafe describes itself as providing protection from scams, cyber threats, and identity theft. [3] It includes $1M [3] in coverage against identity theft if it occurs while an EverSafe member. [3] It provides around-the-clock support. [3] Its sources do not say whether it reads or explains letters you receive in the mail. Check its pages for what it covers there.

What Postal Buddy is built for

Postal Buddy is made by the team that publishes this site. It is an app that tells an older person, in big print and out loud, what each letter they photograph is. [4] You take a photo of each letter you get, and Postal Buddy tells you, in big print and out loud, what it is. [4] The app can read its explanation of a letter out loud. [4]

For a bill, it shows the sender, the amount and the due date. [4] For a suspected scam, it says not to pay or call the number on it; Postal Buddy says it never calls a letter safe. [4] Its web scam check is free and needs no account; Postal Buddy tells you what looks wrong and says nothing is kept. [4]

The older person does not have to sign in; family helpers sign in. [4] The app is made for phones and the web. [4]

Pricing and fees

BBB Scam Tracker: its sources do not publish a price for using the Scam Tracker or filing a report, so check the site for any cost. [1]

EverSafe offers a 30-day free trial and does not charge until the trial ends. [2] EverSafe Essentials costs $7.49 per month when paid monthly, or $76.32 per year when paid yearly. [2] [2] EverSafe Plus costs $16.99 per month when paid monthly. [2] EverSafe offers a 10% senior discount to individuals aged 60 or over [2]. EverSafe gives a 15% saving when switching to yearly billing [2].

Postal Buddy says the senior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year, with a 30-day Plus trial and no card needed when the first helper joins. [4] Its web scam check is free and needs no account. [4]

Getting started

For BBB Scam Tracker, its sources give no sign-up or setup steps. Verified reports are added to the public Scam Tracker database, where anyone can search them. [1] Visit the site to see whether it asks you to sign in and what it asks first.

For EverSafe, it offers a 30-day free trial and does not charge until the trial ends. [2] Its sources give no setup steps beyond that, so check its site for what it asks when you join.

For Postal Buddy, you can try a demo with a made-up family without an account. [4] The older person does not have to sign in; family helpers sign in. [4] A web app is listed, but the Postal Buddy website says 'Opening soon'. [4] The app is made for phones and the web. [4]

Things to check before you choose

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How to choose

If you want a public database of scam reports you can search and add to, BBB Scam Tracker says it does that. [1]

If you want protection from scams, cyber threats, and identity theft, EverSafe says it offers that. [3] If you want identity theft coverage, EverSafe includes $1M [3] in coverage if identity theft occurs while a member.

If you want an app that photographs a letter and tells you, in big print and out loud, what it is, Postal Buddy says it does that. [4] If you want a tool where the older person does not sign in and family helpers do, Postal Buddy says it works that way. [4] If you want a free web scam check that needs no account, Postal Buddy says it has one. [4]

Frequently asked questions

Is BBB Scam Tracker free to use?

Its sources do not publish a price for using the Scam Tracker or filing a report. [1] Verified reports are added to the public Scam Tracker database, where anyone can search them. [1] Check the site for any cost before relying on it.

How much does EverSafe cost per month?

EverSafe Essentials costs $7.49 per month when paid monthly, or $76.32 per year when paid yearly. [2] [2] EverSafe Plus costs $16.99 per month when paid monthly. [2] It offers a 30-day free trial and does not charge until the trial ends. [2] A 10% senior discount is available for individuals aged 60 or over [2].

Does Postal Buddy cost money for the older person?

Postal Buddy says the senior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month [4] or $79 a year [4], with a 30-day Plus trial and no card needed when the first helper joins. Its web scam check is also free and needs no account. [4]

Can Postal Buddy tell if a letter is a scam?

For a suspected scam, Postal Buddy says not to pay or call the number on it, and it says it never calls a letter safe. [4] It tells you what looks wrong and says nothing is kept. [4] It does not guarantee a letter is safe, only points out what looks wrong.

Does EverSafe monitor bank accounts?

It also includes $1M [3] in coverage against identity theft if it occurs while an EverSafe member. [3]

Postal Buddy says the senior's side is free forever; Plus costs $9.99 a month or $79 a year, with a 30-day Plus trial and no card needed when the first helper joins. [4]

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Sources

  1. BBB Scam Tracker, bbb.org/scamtracker, read 2026-10-09
  2. EverSafe, eversafe.com/pricing, read 2026-10-07
  3. EverSafe, eversafe.com, read 2026-10-07
  4. Postal Buddy's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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