ScamVu vs Scambook

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 40 of the most common scams explained clearly — IRS impersonation, Medicare fraud, romance scams, tech support cons, lottery tricks, grandparent scams, fake calendar invites, 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 More than 50 real-world scenarios presented as text messages, phone calls, emails, and social messages. You decide: scam or real? Instant feedback explains why — so the lesson sticks. Daily Tip A new scam-safety tip every day, right on your Home screen or in the ScamVu widget. 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, Adult Protective Services, 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 - Available in English and Spanish - Large, easy-to-read text that grows with your iPhone's text size setting - Works fully with VoiceOver - Works with Siri and Shortcuts - Optimized for iPhone Duo and other large displays - 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.

Scambook is your personal scam detector. Paste a suspicious message or phone number — or upload a screenshot of the conversation — and get an instant AI-powered risk verdict in seconds. No jargon. No guesswork. Just a clear answer: High Risk, Possible Scam, or Looks Safe, with a confidence score and plain-English reasons explaining exactly what to watch out for. HOW IT WORKS Paste the message or number, or upload a screenshot Scambook's AI scans it against known scam patterns Get your verdict with clear reasons in seconds WHAT SCAMBOOK CATCHES • Phishing attempts fishing for passwords, codes, or personal info • Fake delivery, bank, and government impersonations • Gift card, wire transfer, and crypto payment scams • Overpayment and refund tricks • Fake job offers, prizes, and too-good-to-be-true deals • False urgency and pressure tactics PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your messages are analyzed securely and never stored. No account required — sign-in is optional and only used to sync your subscription across devices. SCAMBOOK PRO Free users get 3 checks per day. Upgrade to Scambook Pro for unlimited checks — monthly or annual, cancel anytime. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Analyze. Detect. Stay safe. — Scambook Terms of Use: https://www.scambook.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.scambook.com/privacy