ScamKat vs ScamVu

ScamKat keeps scammers away automatically. Spam calls, phishing texts, fake IRS notices, romance scams, package delivery frauds — scammers are relentless. ScamKat is your always-on shield, stopping them before they can reach you. What ScamKat does: Check Anything Suspicious Not sure if a message, email, or voicemail is a scam? Paste it in or upload a screenshot. ScamKat analyses it in seconds and tells you exactly what it found, what type of scam it matches, and what to do next. Scans Your Email Inbox Connect your Yahoo or AOL inbox and scan hundreds of emails at once. One tap moves phishing emails and fake invoices to junk — or deletes them for good Scam Encyclopedia Browse 75+ real scam types — from Medicare fraud to romance scams to crypto investment schemes — with actual example messages scammers send. Knowledge is your best defense. Daily Quiz & Streak Test your scam-spotting skills with a fresh quiz every day. Build your streak, earn badges, and stay sharp. The more you practice, the harder it is for scammers to fool you. Software That Gets Smarter Every correction you make teaches the AI. The more ScamKat is used, the better it gets — for every user on the platform. Blocks Spam Calls ScamKat screens every incoming call against a database of 10,000+ known spam numbers. If it's a scammer, your phone never rings. Filters Spam Texts Incoming SMS messages are analysed in real time. Suspicious messages are moved to your Spam Folder automatically — before you even see them. Why ScamKat? Scammers specifically target people who aren't expecting them. ScamKat works quietly in the background so you don't have to think about it. Your calls, texts, and emails are being checked even when you're not Simple to set up. No technical knowledge needed. Free to start.

Scammers target everyone — but they're especially relentless with older adults, using increasingly convincing tricks like fake government calls, too-good-to-be-true prizes, and urgent threats. ScamVu was built with older adults in mind, and teaches anyone to recognize the patterns calmly, before they can catch you off guard. WHAT'S INSIDE Know the Patterns More than 30 of the most common scams explained clearly — IRS impersonation, Medicare fraud, romance scams, tech support cons, lottery tricks, grandparent scams, and more. Tap any scam to see the exact warning signs and what to do. Check a Message Not sure if something's a scam? Paste or type the message and get an instant read — what's suspicious about it and exactly what to do next, tailored to what was actually found. Guided Check Walk through a few simple questions about a call, text, or email you received, and get a clear risk level plus next steps — no message required. Practice Quiz Real-world scenarios presented as text messages, phone calls, and emails. You decide: scam or real? Instant feedback explains why — so the lesson sticks. Help Now If something already happened, this screen walks you through exactly what to do, step by step. Free hotlines connect you directly to the FTC, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the National Elder Fraud Hotline, and more. Keep a Log Track any suspicious contact you've had, all in one place. Export your log anytime to save, email, or share with family. About & Sources Every statistic comes from the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the Federal Trade Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice. Numbers and hotlines are verified before every update. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Large, easy-to-read text that grows with your iPhone's text size setting - Works fully with VoiceOver - No account, no login, no password to remember - No ads, no tracking, no data collection of any kind - Everything stays on your phone — nothing is sent anywhere Scammers count on surprise and panic. ScamVu gives you the knowledge to slow down, recognize what's happening, and protect yourself and your family.