{"id":232897,"date":"2026-07-20T12:32:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/?p=232897"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:32:51","slug":"check-link-text-scams-how-to-use-claude-mcafee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/tips-tricks\/check-link-text-scams-how-to-use-claude-mcafee\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Claude with McAfee to Check \u201cIs This a Scam?\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scam\u00a0messages are getting smarter\u00a0<\/span>and<\/span><\/i>\u00a0faster.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to McAfee\u2019s 2026\u00a0<\/span>State of the Scamiverse report,<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u00a0Americans now spend\u00a0<\/span>114 hours a year<\/span><\/b>\u00a0trying to figure out\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0real and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0fake online.\u00a0That\u2019s\u00a0nearly three\u00a0full workweeks lost to second-guessing messages, alerts, and links.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And when\u00a0scams\u00a0do succeed, they move quickly. The typical\u00a0scam\u00a0unfolds in about\u00a0<\/span>38 minutes<\/span><\/b>, leaving little room for hesitation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That creates a gap: People want to check before they act, but the tools\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0always met them in that moment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Claude\u00a0+ McAfee is designed to close that gap, bringing\u00a0scam\u00a0detection directly to a platform people are already using to ask questions and make decisions.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0available to anyone. You\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to be a McAfee subscriber.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0just detection.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>guidance in the exact moment\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0deciding what to do.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Instead of guessing, you can paste a message or drop in a screenshot and get a clear explanation of\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0risky, and what to do next, powered by McAfee\u2019s threat intelligence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use McAfee in Claude<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

With this integration, checking something suspicious becomes as simple as asking a question.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Paste a message. Drop in a link. Upload a screenshot.\u00a0And just\u00a0<\/span>make sure to @McAfee when\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0asking a question.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

McAfee\u00a0analyzes\u00a0it and explains\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0going on clearly\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/i>in context.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, I got this suspicious\u00a0\u201cjob offer\u201d message over the weekend:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So<\/span>\u00a0I uploaded it in Claude and asked @McAfee, which caught it right away.<\/span>\u00a0You can even see\u00a0<\/span>I\u2019m<\/span>\u00a0using the free plan.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0how it works:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nWhat it does<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHow it protects you<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Link safety check<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nPaste a suspicious URL and get a reputational analysis based on McAfee threat intelligence<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nScam\u00a0links are often designed to look legitimate. A quick check helps avoid phishing and malware<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Message analysis<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSubmit texts, emails, or social messages for evaluation<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nMany\u00a0scams\u00a0now rely on urgency and tone. Analysis helps surface subtle red flags<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screenshot uploads<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nUpload screenshots of messages\u00a0or\u00a0emails for review<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nScams\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0always come as clean text. This makes it easier to check what\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0seeing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clear explanations<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nGet a breakdown of why something is flagged as risky or safe<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nNot just a warning\u2014an explanation that helps you recognize patterns next time<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guided next steps<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nReceive recommendations on what to do next<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nHelps prevent escalation, especially in moments of uncertainty<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a quick, accessible way to get answers in the moment. But\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0just one part of a broader system designed to protect you more comprehensively.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How do I set up McAfee in Claude?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Add the\u00a0Connector\u00a0to your Claude account here.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And make sure to\u00a0go into \u201cmanage connections\u201d to give McAfee permissions<\/strong> to review the texts, emails, and URLs you upload to Claude.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Example of the Permissions on your desktop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Example of the permissions on mobile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Need help\u00a0getting the extension<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0installed?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>Check out our step-by-step guide.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, our Claude Connector is designed to work in all languages.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Built on McAfee\u2019s Threat Intelligence<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Behind the scenes, Claude + McAfee is powered by the same intelligence that fuels McAfee\u2019s broader\u00a0scam\u00a0protection ecosystem.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u00a0submit\u00a0something for review:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n