{"id":228419,"date":"2026-04-09T05:00:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=228419"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:06:13","slug":"mcafee-scam-detector-webby-awards-finalist-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mcafee-news\/mcafee-scam-detector-webby-awards-finalist-ai\/","title":{"rendered":"McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector Named Webby Awards Finalist for AI Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We\u2019re\u00a0excited to share that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/scam-detector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee\u2019s Scam Detector<\/a> has been named a finalist in the 2026 Webby Awards.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognized in the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Experiences &amp; Applications\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 Consumer Application category and named a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Webby\u00a0Honoree\u00a0for Best Use of AI &amp; Machine Learning<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Scam Detector is being acknowledged\u00a0for its effectiveness as an AI-driven consumer tool.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0recognition\u00a0of Scam Detector\u00a0validates\u00a0something key in\u00a0research\u00a0findings. According to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Scamiverse.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee\u2019s 2026 State of the Scamiverse report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Americans now spend 114 hours a year trying to decide\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0real and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0fake online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam Detector was built with\u00a0this era of uncertainty\u00a0in\u00a0mind, designed to help people cut through\u00a0confusion\u00a0and\u00a0identify\u00a0scams\u00a0as they appear. The Webby recognition reinforces to us that McAfee\u2019s Scam\u00a0Detector is\u00a0doing exactly that.<\/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\">What Are the Webby Awards?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts &amp; Sciences and recognize excellence across the internet, including apps, software, AI, and digital experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Each year, thousands of entries are evaluated, with finalists\u00a0representing\u00a0the top work in their category globally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to judged awards, the Webby Awards include a People\u2019s Voice Award, which is decided by public vote.<\/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\">How\u00a0McAfee\u2019s\u00a0Scam Detector\u00a0Uses AI to Stop Scams<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam Detector is designed to help people\u00a0identify\u00a0scams\u00a0where\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0most likely to happen, always ready to help you spot\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0real and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0not when you least expect it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It uses AI to\u00a0analyze\u00a0and flag suspicious:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Text messages and emails\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Links and websites\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">QR codes\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social media messages\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-generated and deepfake content\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Beyond detection, Scam Detector explains why something was flagged as risky. That transparency helps show how decisions are made, so people can quickly understand the risk and feel more confident trusting what\u2019s flagged.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As\u00a0scams\u00a0become more personalized and harder to detect, this combination of\u00a0automatic detection and clear guidance is critical to preventing\u00a0financial loss\u00a0and identity theft.<\/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\">Vote for\u00a0McAfee\u2019s\u00a0Scam Detector<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scam Detector is eligible for the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Webby People\u2019s Voice Award<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is decided by public vote.<\/span><span 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