Malwarebytes Scam Guard

Your on-demand scam detector, offering real-time verification and simple tips so you always know what’s real.

Available in Malwarebytes Premium Security
for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

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AI-powered scam detection and protection

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Comprehensive 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.

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All-in-one protection

Scam Guard is integrated in Malwarebytes Premium Security for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android, providing reassurance everywhere you need to be.

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Here for you, always

Get 24/7 real-time scam advice with lightning-fast, AI-powered responses, backed by the experts at Malwarebytes.

Features vary by plan and operating system. See app stores for details.

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Why do you need Malwarebytes Scam Guard?

lost to scams that started with text messages in 2024¹

of identity scams occur on mobile devices²

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Learn more about today’s threats: Read the 2025 Mobile Scam Report

How Malwarebytes Scam Guard works

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.

Been scammed? Here’s what to do >

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How to report a scam >

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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Mobile Security

Your all-in-one guardian for data privacy and protection on the go.

Privacy VPN

Secure your Wi-Fi and online privacy connection with speeds way faster than traditional VPNs.

Identity Protection

Protect your identity with dark web monitoring, credit protection, recovery services, and up to $2 million identity insurance.

Browser Guard

Block ads, malicious content, trackers, and scams to deliver a faster, safer, and cleaner browsing experience.

Personal Data Remover*

Delete your info from search results, spam lists, people search sites, data brokers, and more.

*Available in the US only

*All Ultimate plans include a Personal Data Remover for 1 individual. 
Single-device Ultimate plans include Individual Identity Theft Protection for 1 adult, and multi-device Ultimate plans include Family Identity Theft Protection coverage for up to 2 adults and 10 kids.

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Seamless and easy to use.
I love that I can install (so easy) and pretty much forget about it because the software protects 24/7. It gives me instant information that I am protected even if I have been online for two or three hours or more!
Low resources and high, high-end benefits.
The same strong anti-malware engine for your desktop and laptop comes to the Android. Runs seamlessly in the background protecting you, and does a great job of keeping your system secure.