# DefenceNet Phishing Protection > Free scam & link checker: block fraud links, fake sites, spoof texts & QR scams Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datacove.phishingdetector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datacove.phishingdetector) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.datacove.phishingdetector` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Datacove Inc. - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 3,163 - **Version:** 1.9 - **Last updated:** 2026-09-06 - **First published:** 2025-12-23 - **Publisher country:** CA - **Size:** 16 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-16 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.datacove.phishingdetector) - **Website:** [https://www.defencenet.ai](https://www.defencenet.ai/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.defencenet.ai/privacy](https://www.defencenet.ai/privacy) ## Description Fraud and phishing attacks are rising fast across SMS, email, QR codes and websites. DefenceNet is a real-time scam link checker and fraud protection app that uses patented AI technology to detect scam links, fake sites and fraudulent URLs before you open them.

DefenceNet brings enterprise-grade link safety to your Android device. It works like a link checker, URL scanner and fraud detector in one — checking every link in your texts, emails, browsers and QR codes, and warning you before a fraudulent site loads.

KEY FEATURES
• Real-time scam link checker — every URL checked before it opens
• Link safety checker across SMS, email, browsers and apps
• Fraud detection for fake banking, delivery, crypto and impersonation sites
• Safeguards against phishers, scammers and fraudulent redirects
• QR code protection - the link is checked before anything loads
• Lightweight, fast and optimised for everyday use
• Privacy-first architecture with full user control
• Patented AI detection engine designed for high accuracy

HOW DEFENCENET PROTECTS YOU
DefenceNet analyses links displayed on your screen to identify potential fraud or phishing URLs. If a link looks fraudulent, the scam detector warns you before you interact with it - a link checker that works wherever a link can reach you.

This safeguards you against:
• Fraudulent SMS and email links
• Fake banking and payment websites
• Delivery and courier scams
• QR code fraud
• Cryptocurrency scams
• Impersonation and identity theft attempts

Unlike security tools that rely only on known threat lists, DefenceNet identifies new and evolving scam links in real time.

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE USAGE
DefenceNet uses Android's Accessibility Service strictly for security detection purposes.

This allows DefenceNet to:
• Detect URLs displayed on screen
• Identify potentially harmful or fraudulent links
• Provide real-time warnings before interaction

DefenceNet does NOT:
• Record keystrokes
• Capture screen content
• Read or store message text
• Collect personal or sensitive data
• Modify device settings
• Prevent app removal

Accessibility permission requires explicit user consent and can be disabled anytime.

PRIVACY-FIRST PROTECTION
DefenceNet is built with a privacy-focused design: no browsing history collection, no personal data tracking, no message storage, no keystroke logging. Detection is limited only to link safety analysis. Users remain fully in control of permissions.

WHY CHOOSE DEFENCENET
Modern scams are designed to look legitimate. Fraudsters use realistic messages, fake websites and deceptive links to trick users. DefenceNet's fraud protection checks these links before interaction — an additional layer of link safety for everyday mobile use.

Suitable for individuals and families, professionals and businesses, students and seniors - anyone using SMS, email and web browsing.

SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING
DefenceNet is free to download. Advanced fraud and phishing protection is offered through an auto-renewable subscription: real-time link checking, advanced phishing protection and continuous monitoring. Pricing and terms are clearly displayed in the app. Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled anytime through Google Play.

Stay safe from modern fraud. Download DefenceNet today - the scam and link checker that checks every URL so you don't have to. ## Rankings - #830,047 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.datacove.phishingdetector.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` ## Similar extensions and apps - [ScamShield: AI Scam Detector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.apptoace.scamshield) — 311 users - [SMS QR Guard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.defenode.smsqrguard) — 2 users - [ShieldNet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vku.shieldnet) — 40 users - [PhishGuard: Link & QR Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.xiao.edgephishguard) — 46 users - [ScamCheck AI - Scam Detector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scamcheck.ai) — 84 users - [VajraNet AI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.vishal.scamshield) — 21 users - [FraudGuard AI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appcoderz.fraudguard) — 20 users - [Fraud Protector](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gi.noema.mobilefraudprotector) — 899 users, 4.29 / 5 - [LinkGuard - QR & Scam Scanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.abdullah.scamshield) — 12 users - [ScamMukt – AI Scam Protection](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectbear.scammukt) — 5,137 users - [ScamShield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.psdesign.scamshield) — 76 users - [Scam Finder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.scamfinder) — 86 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.datacove.phishingdetector)