Get protected from text, email, and video scams

Ever get a “delayed package” text or a job opportunity that’s too good to be true? Scammers are using Al to make scams more convincing than ever. With McAfee’s Scam Detector, you can spot scams in seconds-before you click-on any device. No matter the scam – fake texts, phishing emails, or deepfake videos – we help you stay one step ahead.

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The impact of scams

$1,471 USD

the average amount of money lost per scam in the US

McAfee Research

14

the number of scam messages people receive every day

93+

the number of hours people spend per year trying to determine if a message is real or fake

Types of scams

Romance scams

Scammers exploit emotions, posing as love interests to trick people into sending money or revealing personal info. This can lead to fraud and potential heartbreak.

Job and delivery scams

Delivery scams typically claim your package can’t be delivered, and job scams lure people in with promises of high-paying jobs. Both types want to gain personal info or pay fake fees.

Bank and crypto scams

Scammers pose as banks or cryptocurrency platforms and create a sense of urgency to steal account details. With these details, they can potentially access accounts and cause financial loss.

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