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Simply forward any email you're unsure about to scan@scamvanguard.com. You don't need to add any message - just forward it as-is.
Pro tip:
Include the original email headers by forwarding (not copy-pasting) for the most accurate analysis.
Within seconds, our advanced AI (powered by GPT-4) examines multiple factors:
Within minutes, you'll receive an email response with one of three verdicts:
SAFE
The email appears legitimate with no scam indicators detected.
SCAM
Clear scam indicators found. Do not interact with the sender.
UNSURE
Mixed signals detected. Exercise caution and verify independently.
From: security@amaz0n-verify.com
Subject: Urgent: Your Account Will Be Closed!
Dear Customer,
Your Amazon account has suspicious activity. Click here immediately to verify or your account will be deleted in 24 hours!
Our Response:
❌ SCAM - This email shows multiple scam indicators: fake sender domain (amaz0n-verify.com), urgent threats, and requests to click suspicious links. Amazon never threatens immediate account closure via email. Delete this message.
From: noreply@email.apple.com
Subject: Your receipt from Apple
Apple Receipt
Thank you for your purchase of iCloud+ for $0.99. This email confirms your monthly subscription renewal.
Our Response:
✅ SAFE - This appears to be a legitimate receipt from Apple. The sender domain is correct, the message matches standard Apple formatting, and it's confirming a regular subscription charge. If you have this subscription, this email is genuine.
From: john.smith@gmail.com
Subject: Investment Opportunity
Hi,
I found your contact online. I have a business proposal that could interest you. Can we discuss?
Our Response:
⚠️ UNSURE - This email could be legitimate or a scam. While it doesn't contain obvious scam indicators, unsolicited investment offers are often fraudulent. If you don't know this person, it's best to ignore. Never send money to unknown contacts.
Fake emails pretending to be from legitimate companies to steal your login credentials or personal information.
Common signs: Suspicious sender addresses, urgent language, requests for passwords
Promises of large sums of money in exchange for a small upfront payment or "processing fee."
Common signs: Nigerian prince emails, lottery winnings, inheritance claims
Fake romantic interests who build trust before asking for money for emergencies or travel.
Common signs: Quick declarations of love, sob stories, requests for money
Claims that your computer is infected or your account is compromised, offering fake support.
Common signs: Unsolicited contact, requests for remote access, payment demands
Fake job offers that require upfront payments or personal information before "hiring."
Common signs: Too-good-to-be-true salaries, vague job descriptions, upfront fees
Fake messages claiming to be from the IRS, Social Security, or other government agencies.
Common signs: Threats of arrest, demands for immediate payment, gift card requests
Our AI-powered analysis is highly effective at detecting common scam patterns and has been trained on thousands of examples. However, like all AI systems, it's not perfect.
✅ Strengths: Excellent at detecting known scam patterns, phishing attempts, and common fraud tactics
⚠️ Limitations: May miss brand new scam types, sophisticated targeted attacks, or context-specific fraud
Always use ScamVanguard as one tool in your decision-making process, not your only source
When in doubt, independently verify by contacting companies directly through official channels
Trust your instincts - if something feels wrong, it probably is
Never send money or personal information based solely on an email, even if we mark it as "SAFE"
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