In today’s online world, scams are everywhere—and they’re harder to spot than ever. From sophisticated phishing texts and deepfake videos to emails that look just like messages from your bank or delivery provider, scammers are constantly evolving. And so are we.
Introducing McAfee’s Scam Detector: advanced scam detection technology built to spot and stop scams across text messages, emails, and videos. It’s included at no extra cost in all core McAfee plans for customers in the U.S., UK, and Australia—helping millions stay safer online without having to upgrade.
Why We Built Scam Detector
Scam messages are getting smarter and more frequent. McAfee Labs saw scam text volumes nearly quadruple between February and March 2025. Nearly half used cloaked links to disguise malicious intent. Scams mimicked toll charges, deliveries, payment services, and even messages from loved ones.
Scammers use urgency and fear to push people into quick decisions—and it’s working. That’s why Scam Detector was designed with AI-powered detection, educational guidance, and coverage that works across multiple platforms and devices.
What McAfee’s Scam Detector Can Do
1) Smarter text scam detection
- Detects suspicious messages across apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and others.
- On Android: Messages are scanned as they arrive and flagged before you open them.
- On iPhone: Suspicious texts are filtered into a separate folder, with manual scam check available.
2) AI-based scam analysis for email
- Flags phishing and other suspicious emails across Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo.
- Adds a “McAfee Alert” label and explains why an email was flagged, helping you learn as you go.
- Supports up to 10 email addresses per account.
3) Deepfake detection for video
- Detects AI-generated or manipulated audio in videos on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook.
- Works in seconds, using on-device processing to protect your privacy.
- Requires just six seconds of audio to analyze authenticity.
4) On-demand Scam Check
- Unsure about a message? Upload a screenshot, message, or link for instant analysis.
- Scam Detector offers context so you understand the “why” behind each result.
5) Custom Sensitivity Settings
Choose the level of detection that works for you:
- High: Maximum caution, more alerts
- Balanced (default): Strong protection, fewer interruptions
- Low: Flags only the most obvious threats
6) Safe Browsing Layer
- If you do click a suspicious link, McAfee Safe Browsing can help block dangerous sites before they load.
With support across multiple apps and a mobile-first experience, Scam Detector is fast, intuitive, and built to support your day-to-day digital life.
Privacy Comes First
Scam Detector uses on-device AI wherever possible. That means your messages and data aren’t sent to the cloud for analysis. And because scam protection is now included in all core McAfee plans, there’s no need for additional purchases.
Included at No Extra Cost
Scam Detector is now included in all core plans:
- McAfee+
- McAfee Total Protection
- McAfee LiveSafe
Available for customers in the U.S., UK, and Australia, this new feature rolls out automatically in the McAfee app. No upgrade required.
Learn More About Scam Detector
McAfee’s Scam Detector is designed to help people stay safer by identifying scams, explaining why they were flagged, and giving users more confidence in their digital decisions.
In a time when scams are harder to detect than ever, it’s one more way McAfee is protecting people—not just devices.
Learn more at https://www.mcafee.com/en-us/scam-detector
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