From Online Shopping To Booking A Holiday, This Tool Is The Digital Hack I Never Knew I Needed
As someone who spends most of my life on my phone, the sheer volume of potential scams - and how often I nearly fall for them - is slightly alarming. From fake skincare ads on TikTok to those 'missed delivery' texts, it's hard to navigate the internet without the constant fear of clicking on a link that will steal all my (already depleted) savings. Even for a Gen Z who considers herself digitally savvy (humble, I know), it's getting harder to tell what's real. In today's online world, common sense isn't enough. You need smart tech to spot the red flags - that's why McAfee's new Scam Detector is fast becoming the most essential thing in my digital life.
Included with McAfee+ and McAfee Total Protection (at no extra cost, thankfully), Scam Detector does the heavy lifting for you. It spots scam texts, suspicious emails, and AI-generated deepfake videos in real time - so you don't have to second-guess every clickbait clip that lands in your feed. Whether it's filtering risky messages on iPhone, sending instant alerts on Android, or blocking malicious links before they do any damage, it's the kind of behind-the-scenes protection that quietly keeps your peace (and your wallet) intact. For emails, it covers up to ten inboxes and offers clear digestible reasons why a message looks suspicious - so yes, even your tech-phobic grandparent can learn to spot a scammer. And when it comes to deepfake videos? The AI-powered detection system alerts you within seconds, keeping you one step ahead of fake influencers and sketchy 'sponsored' content.
Choose from McAfee's protection plans and start using Scam Detector today.
The best part? Once you've set it up, you don't have to do a thing. No copying, pasting, forwarding, or uploading, Scam Detector works discreetly in the background, highlighting red flags so you can focus on curating your photo dump or binge-watching your latest obsession.
Whether you're a digital native or just trying to stop your mum from forwarding another fake supermarket voucher, McAfee's Scam Detector is the kind of smart tech that fits effortlessly into every lifestyle. Because spotting scams is the new self-care - and protecting your peace (and your phone) is always in fashion.
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