Scam Radar is a new AI model built into Trend Micro ScamCheck. Running in the background, it significantly enhances ScamCheck’s ability to detect and anticipate scam tactics that traditional anti-scam technologies often miss.

Instead of relying solely on known scam signs, such as malicious URLs or scam phone numbers, Scam Radar can connect the dots across texts, calls, and websites to detect more subtle signs of scams. As scams become more sophisticated and harder to recognize, this added layer of intelligence helps identify potential threats early, so you can better avoid falling for scams.

Why You Need Scam Radar

Modern scams are no longer isolated or obvious — they’re often AI-generated, personalized, and emotionally manipulative. These scams often unfold gradually too, weaving together texts, calls, and websites into a convincing narrative.

Scam Radar is designed to recognize this complexity. By analyzing scam signs across multiple channels, it can identify scams in context, even when individual signs seem harmless.

How Does Scam Radar Enhance Your Protection?

Scam Radar builds on ScamCheck’s already robust feature set, adding to its AI-powered protection capabilities.

• Receive Scam Alerts: Get notified in real time when ScamCheck detects suspicious activity across texts, calls, or websites — so you can act before it’s too late.
• Understand Your Risk: ScamCheck doesn’t just flag threats — it tells you exactly the type of scam you are at risk of falling for, giving you clearer context and confidence.
• Learn Scammers’ Tactics: ScamCheck can teach you how scams work, helping you recognize and avoid similar scams in the future.

How Scam Radar Connects the Dots: An Example Scenario

Imagine this: you receive a friendly text message from an unknown number, inviting you to join a WhatsApp group where people are discussing a new investment opportunity. The group seems genuine — members are sharing screenshots of their earnings and praising how easy it is to get started. You’re then directed to a professional-looking website to sign up and invest. At first, everything seems legitimate. You even see small returns on your initial investment.

Conventional anti-scam tools likely wouldn’t detect anything suspicious. The text message wasn’t obviously malicious, the group chat feels authentic, and the website isn’t on any known blocklists. But this is a coordinated scam designed to build trust and manipulate emotions over time.

This is where Scam Radar makes a difference. By connecting the dots, Scam Radar can piece together the scam puzzle, detecting scams that traditional anti-scam tools would likely miss — and alert you before the scam fully unfolds and money is lost.

Shield Yourself from Scams With Trend Micro ScamCheck

Available for both Android and iOS, ScamCheck offers comprehensive protection from deceptive phishing scams, scam and spam text messages, and more. In addition to Scam Radar, here are its other features:

• Scam Check: Instantly analyze emails, texts, URLs, screenshots, and phone numbers with our AI-powered scam detection technology. Stay secure and scam-free.
• SMS Filter & Call Block: Say goodbye to unwanted spam and scam calls and messages. Minimize daily disruptions and reinforce your defenses against phishing.
• AI Video Scan: Detect face-swapping scams in real-time during video calls, alerting you if anyone is using AI to alter their appearance.
• Web Guard: Surf the web safely, protected from malicious websites and annoying ads.

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