Malwarebytes Scam Guard
Not sure it’s a scam? Check before you click!
Protection wherever you need it—available in Malwarebytes Premium Security for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and in Browser Guard.
Check suspicious messages, links, and websites in real time
Get on-demand verification when something doesn’t look right
Get simple, actionable tips to spot and avoid scams
How Malwarebytes Scam Guard works
Share a number, text, email, URL, or image
Whether it’s a suspicious text, email, website, ad, or message, Scam Guard will detect in seconds whether or not it’s concerning while recommending actions to keep your data and devices safe.
Receive fast AI-powered advice
Get real-time tips backed by Malwarebytes’ extensive knowledge base to avert and report scams, keeping yourself and others safe from scammers.
Get back to streaming, browsing, and connecting
Scam Guard is ready whenever you need, just open the chat in the Malwarebytes Premium Security app.
On-demand scam detection and protection
Powerful scam detection
Check scam texts, fake shipping alerts, dating and job scams, phishing links, robocalls, suspicious emails, and more—all with the simple upload of a screenshot, text, number or URL.
All-in-one protection
Scam Guard is integrated in Malwarebytes Premium Security for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Browser Guard providing reassurance everywhere you need to be.
Here for you, always
Get 24/7 real-time scam advice with lightning-fast, AI-powered responses, backed by the experts at Malwarebytes.
Why do you need Malwarebytes Scam Guard?
Have you been scammed?
Working with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Malwarebytes is a supporting member of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), aligning with organizations worldwide focused on reducing online scams. This membership reflects our broader commitment to scam research and consumer protection, alongside tools like Malwarebytes Scam Guard, our free scam detector built and operated by Malwarebytes.
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*All Ultimate plans include a Personal Data Remover for one individual.
Single-device Ultimate plans include Individual Identity Theft Protection for one adult, and multi-device Ultimate plans include Family Identity Theft Protection coverage for up to two adults and ten kids.
Don’t just take our word for it
“Whenever a suspicious link pops up, we can paste it to Scam Guard and receive a quick, in depth reply about its veracity, and encouraging us to keep safe practices and remain vigilant.”
‒ Judith
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“Malwarebytes' Scam Guard provides real-time AI-powered protection against all manner of scams... Scam Guard is also fast and easy to use with a clean interface. The best part though, it doesn't slow down your devices while keeping you safe.”
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“Malwarebytes proved to be a strong real-time protection, the support is an excellent service, and its AI scam detector was of an invaluable help for restoration and securisation of my system after the attack.”
‒ Gilles
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