This app helps you identify potential scams through interactive checks and educational content. Learn about common scam tactics, practice spotting them with real-world examples, and get immediate guidance if you've been targeted.
1.9
August 15, 2026
- New app icon - Ask Siri to start a Check, open Get Help Now, or jump into Practice — via Shortcuts, Spotlight, or the Action button - Analyze a Message now catches a new warning sign: messages that open with "I was scammed too, let me tell you what helped," a common trust-building tactic before an investment or recovery scam pitch - Fixed: the 911 reminder on Get Help Now is now tappable - Fixed: a layout issue on the welcome screen - Refreshed About screen: new developer note and privacy checklist
MoreThank you for your kind words and for supporting ScamVu! I’m happy to hear the app is helping you stay safe from scams. Your feedback means a lot, and I’m committed to continually improving the app with new features, educational content, and an even better user experience.
No, ScamVu is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' and focuses on providing a private and uninterrupted user experience.
ScamVu asks you a series of simple questions about the suspicious call, text, email, or website. Based on your answers, it provides a clear assessment and highlights potential warning signs.
ScamVu covers a wide range of common scams, including grandparent scams, fake bank calls, IRS impersonators, tech support scams, romance scams, cryptocurrency scams, AI voice scams, and fake package delivery messages, among others.
Yes, ScamVu offers practice scenarios that simulate real-looking phone calls, texts, emails, and messages. You can test your scam-spotting abilities and receive instant feedback.
Yes, your privacy is a core feature. ScamVu requires no account, no login, and collects no personal information. Your scam log entries remain private on your phone and are never uploaded or shared.
If you believe you've been targeted by a scam, ScamVu provides step-by-step guidance on what to do. It also offers quick access to trusted resources like the FTC and FBI IC3.
ScamVu is available for iPhone and iPad devices, supporting larger text sizes and VoiceOver for accessibility.
The latest version of ScamVu is 1.6, and it was last updated on July 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.