{"id":225442,"date":"2026-01-15T10:45:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=225442"},"modified":"2026-01-15T11:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T19:36:06","slug":"mcafees-scam-detector-earns-third-major-award-within-months-of-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/mcafees-scam-detector-earns-third-major-award-within-months-of-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector Earns Third Major Award Within Months of Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector has been named a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winner of the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, presented\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bintelligence.com\/awards\/big-innovation-awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">by the Business Intelligence Group,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0marking the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">third major industry award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the product has earned since launching just months ago.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The recognition underscores a growing consensus across independent judges: as\u00a0scams\u00a0become more sophisticated and AI-driven, consumers need protection that works automatically, explains risks clearly, and helps stop harm before it happens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-225443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trophy.png\" alt=\"Big Innovation Award 2026\" width=\"733\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trophy.png 733w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trophy-220x300.png 220w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/trophy-95x129.png 95w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is the BIG Innovation Award?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The BIG Innovation Awards recognize products and organizations that deliver\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">measurable innovation with real-world impact<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The program focuses not only on technical advancement, but on how solutions improve everyday life for individuals and households.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For consumer cybersecurity products like Scam Detector, that means being evaluated on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Real-world relevance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ease of use for non-experts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Societal impact<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Demonstrated adoption and need<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The award highlights Scam Detector\u2019s role in helping people stay safer online as\u00a0scams\u00a0grow more sophisticated, more personal, and increasingly powered by AI.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Scam Detector Stands\u00a0Out<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to feedback from the BIG Innovation Awards judging panel, Scam Detector was recognized for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strong real-world relevance:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Scams are now an everyday risk, not a niche technical issue<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clear consumer value:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Protection that runs automatically in the background without requiring expert knowledge<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI used responsibly:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Applying advanced models to reduce harm, not increase it<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Early impact:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Rapid adoption, with more than one million users in its first months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Judges also noted the importance of Scam Detector\u2019s educational alerts, which\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0just block threats,\u00a0but explain\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">why<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0something is risky, helping people build confidence over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Using AI to Fight AI-Driven Scams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scam Detector is McAfee\u2019s AI-powered protection<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0designed to detect\u00a0scams\u00a0across\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">text, email, and video<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, block dangerous links, and\u00a0identify\u00a0deepfakes,\u00a0before harm occurs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As scammers increasingly use generative AI to impersonate people, brands, and institutions, protection needs to\u00a0operate\u00a0at the same speed and scale. Scam Detector is built to do exactly that, quietly working in the background while users go about their day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam Detector is included with all core McAfee plans and is available across mobile, PC, and web.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In Good Company: Consumer Innovation Across Industries<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee was recognized alongside other consumer-facing innovators whose products directly serve individuals and households. Fellow 2026 BIG Innovation Award winners include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capital One Auto \u2013 Chat Concierge:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A consumer-facing service designed to help car buyers and owners navigate financing and ownership decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starkey \u2013 Omega AI Hearing Aid: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A wearable hearing aid that integrates AI\u00a0assistance, health monitoring, and real-time translation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Phonak \u2013 Virto R Infinio: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom-fit hearing aids designed to deliver personalized hearing solutions for individual users.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EZVIZ \u2013 9c Dual 4G Series Camera: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A smart home security camera built for personal and household use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sinomax USA:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consumer mattresses and comfort products focused on everyday home use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">beyoutica 1905:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A wellness product designed for health- and lifestyle-focused consumers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wheels \u2013 Pool CheckOut: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A consumer-oriented solution designed to simplify vehicle service and checkout experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these winners reflect how innovation increasingly shows up in tools people rely on at home, in their cars, and on their phones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scam Detector Awards and Industry Recognition<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Since launch, McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector has earned recognition across multiple independent award programs, each highlighting a different dimension of its impact:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026 BIG Innovation Awards<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winner and Top 10 Innovator \u2013 Large Business, recognizing real-world consumer impact and responsible AI use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-225458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600.webp\" alt=\"2026 Big Innovation Award\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-129x129.webp 129w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-24x24.webp 24w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-48x48.webp 48w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Big-INNOVATION-2026-600-96x96.webp 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW214674933 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">2025 A.I. Awards<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<div><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">Winner,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW214674933 BCX0\">honoring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">\u00a0Scam Detector\u2019s automated\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">scam<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW214674933 BCX0\">\u00a0detection and deepfake identification.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW214674933 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-225473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.15\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"The AI Awards - Winner 2025\" width=\"628\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.15\u202fAM.png 628w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.15\u202fAM-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.15\u202fAM-149x129.png 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW195468211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW195468211 BCX0\">2025 Tech Ascension Awards<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop CommentBlobHighlightClicked SCXW195468211 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW195468211 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<div><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195468211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW195468211 BCX0\">Winner, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195468211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW195468211 BCX0\">Best AI\/ML Powered Cybersecurity Solution<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195468211 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW195468211 BCX0\">, recognizing real-time protection across text, email, and video.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeClicked CommentHighlightRest SCXW195468211 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-225488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"Tech Ascension Awards\" width=\"724\" height=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM.png 724w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-129x129.png 129w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-24x24.png 24w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-48x48.png 48w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-15-at-8.52.24\u202fAM-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, these awards reinforce a consistent message from independent judges: consumer cybersecurity works best when advanced technology is paired with clarity, usability, and trust.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Is McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector is an AI-powered\u00a0scam\u00a0protection feature designed to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spot and stop\u00a0scams\u00a0across text messages, emails, and videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built in response to the rapid rise of AI-generated fraud, Scam Detector automatically\u00a0analyzes\u00a0suspicious content, blocks dangerous links, and\u00a0identifies\u00a0deepfakes,\u00a0while explaining\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">why<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0something was flagged so users can make more confident decisions online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Scam Detector Does<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:281,&quot;335559739&quot;:281}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detects text message\u00a0scams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0across popular apps and messaging platforms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Flags phishing and suspicious emails<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with clear explanations, helping users learn what to watch for<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifies\u00a0AI-generated or manipulated audio in videos<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including potential deepfakes<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Offers on-demand\u00a0scam\u00a0checks<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, allowing users to upload a message, link, or screenshot for analysis<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Runs primarily on-device<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, helping protect user privacy without sending personal content to the cloud<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam Detector is designed to work quietly in the background, providing protection without requiring constant decisions or technical\u00a0expertise. 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