PRACTICAL PROTECTION FROM SCAMS
Pause. Check.
Protect yourself.
Scammers rely on urgency and confusion. ScamShield gives you simple tools and information to help you recognize scams, respond when something goes wrong, and stay safer online.
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Take a moment. Verify first.
What can we help you with?
Start with what you need right now.
Tools and information for every step.
Whether you’re worried about a message, dealing with a scam, or simply want to become harder to fool, start here.
01 · CHECK
Message Scam Analyzer
Wondering whether that message is really from your bank, a delivery company, or someone you know?
Paste a suspicious message and look for common scam patterns, warning signs, pressure tactics, and requests that deserve a closer look.
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Check before you click
02 · RECOVER
Scam Recovery Advisor
Think you’ve just been scammed? Take a breath. There are steps you can take.
Get practical guidance on what to consider next, including protecting accounts, contacting financial institutions, documenting what happened, and reporting the scam.
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Take action
03 · KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY
Scam Reporter
What scams are people seeing where you live?
Select your city to explore recent scam reports and learn about the kinds of fraud being reported in your community. Recognizing a local pattern can help you spot a scam sooner.
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Your community
04 · PREPARE
Outsmart Scammers
The more you know about how scams work, the easier they can be to recognize.
Learn simple ways to avoid scams, read stories about common scams in everyday situations, and practice spotting warning signs through scam simulations.
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Learn the tricks
05 · HEAR FROM EXPERTS
Expert Voices
What do people who study scams want you to know?
Explore interviews with scam researchers, fraud-prevention professionals, cybersecurity specialists, and other experts who study how scams work and how consumers can stay safer.
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Knowledge is protection
Scammers want you to act quickly.
You don’t have to. When something feels urgent, threatening, or unusually good to be true, give yourself permission to pause.
1 Stop
Don’t rush because someone says you must act immediately.
2 Check
Verify who contacted you using information you trust.
3 Ask
Talk to someone you trust before sending money, clicking a link, or sharing information.
Smart & Silver
Practical information for staying safer from scams.