ScamVu

Free, private, and built for your peace of mind. Everything stays on your phone — we never see your data.

ScamVu

Protect yourself from phone scams, text message scams, email scams, fake websites, and online fraud.

ScamVu helps you identify suspicious messages, recognize common scam tactics, and make informed decisions before sharing personal information or sending money.

Use the interactive Scam Check, learn how today’s scams work, practice with realistic scenarios, track your progress, and keep a private log of suspicious contacts.

No account required. No login. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Your information stays on your device.

FEATURES

Scam Check

Not sure if a call, text, email, website, or online offer is legitimate?

Answer a few simple questions to identify common scam warning signs and receive practical recommendations based on known fraud patterns. ScamVu performs this analysis directly on your device.

Learn Scam Patterns

Explore detailed lessons covering today’s most common scams, including:

• Grandparent scams
• Bank impersonation scams
• IRS and government impersonation scams
• Medicare scams
• Tech support scams
• Romance scams
• Sweepstakes and prize scams
• Investment and cryptocurrency scams
• Crypto ATM scams
• QR code scams
• AI voice scams
• Package delivery scams
• And more

Each lesson includes:

• How the scam works
• Common warning signs
• How to protect yourself
• What to do if you’re targeted

Practice Scenarios

Improve your scam awareness with interactive “Scam or Real?” scenarios based on realistic phone calls, text messages, emails, websites, and online conversations.

Receive instant feedback explaining why each situation is safe or suspicious to help build confidence before encountering a real scam.

Track Your Progress

Monitor completed lessons, practice results, and learning progress as you strengthen your scam awareness.

My Scam Log

Keep a private record of suspicious phone calls, text messages, emails, or online encounters.

Your entries remain stored locally on your device and are never uploaded or shared.

Help Now

If you believe you’ve encountered a scam, ScamVu provides step-by-step guidance and quick access to trusted reporting resources, including:

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
• National Elder Fraud Hotline

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

Your privacy comes first.

• No account required
• No login
• No subscriptions
• No advertisements
• No tracking
• No personal information collected
• All personal log entries remain on your device

ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

ScamVu is designed to be simple and easy to use.

• Clean, intuitive interface
• Large, easy-to-read text
• Supports Dynamic Type
• VoiceOver compatible
• English and Spanish support

TRUSTED INFORMATION

Educational content is based on publicly available guidance from trusted government organizations, including the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Whether you’re checking a suspicious text message, learning about the latest scams, or helping protect a family member, ScamVu gives you practical tools to recognize fraud, respond with confidence, and stay one step ahead of scammers.