ScamDetect User Guide
Welcome to ScamDetect
Welcome to ScamDetect, your all-in-one scam detection and online safety app. ScamDetect helps you identify suspicious websites, links, phone numbers, text messages, emails, social media profiles, AI-generated images, videos, and documents before you take action.
Our goal is simple:
> Scan before you trust. Stay safe online.
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Getting Started
1. Download and install ScamDetect.
2. Create an account or continue as a guest (if available).
3. Choose your preferred language and region.
4. Enable notifications to receive scam alerts and security updates.
5. Start scanning using any feature from the home screen.
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Home Screen
The home screen provides quick access to:
🔗 Link & Website Scanner
📞 Phone Number Scanner
💬 Message Scanner
📧 Email Scanner
👤 Social Media Scanner
🖼 AI Image Scanner
🎥 Video Scanner
📄 Document Checker
📜 Scan History
⭐ Premium Features
⚙️ Settings
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How to Scan a Website or Link
Use this feature to check whether a website or URL appears suspicious.
Steps
1. Open Link Scanner.
2. Paste or type the website address.
3. Tap Scan.
4. Wait for analysis.
Example
Input:
https://example.com
ScamDetect checks various signals and presents a risk assessment.
Possible results:
🟢 Safe – No significant warning signs detected.
🟡 Suspicious – Exercise caution and verify independently.
🔴 Scam Risk – Multiple indicators suggest elevated risk.
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How to Scan a Phone Number
Use this feature when an unknown number calls or messages you.
Steps
1. Open Phone Number Scanner.
2. Enter the number, including country code if possible.
3. Tap Scan.
ScamDetect may analyze available data and patterns to identify potential spam or scam activity.
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How to Scan a Text Message (SMS)
1. Open Message Scanner.
2. Paste the suspicious text.
3. Tap Analyze.
The app reviews language patterns, urgency cues, suspicious requests, and other indicators.
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How to Scan an Email
1. Open Email Scanner.
2. Paste the email content or sender information.
3. Tap Scan.
ScamDetect reviews the content for common phishing and fraud indicators.
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How to Scan a Social Media Profile
1. Open Social Scanner.
2. Paste the profile URL or username.
3. Tap Scan.
The app analyzes publicly available information and behavioral signals that may indicate suspicious activity.
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How to Scan an Image
1. Open AI Image Scanner.
2. Upload a photo.
3. Tap Analyze Image.
ScamDetect evaluates the image for signs that it may have been artificially generated or manipulated.
Possible results:
🟢 Appears Authentic
🟡 Inconclusive
🔴 Possible AI-Generated or Manipulated
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How to Scan a Video
1. Open Video Scanner.
2. Upload the video.
3. Tap Analyze.
The app checks for visual inconsistencies and indicators that may suggest manipulation or synthetic generation.
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How to Check a Document
1. Open Document Checker.
2. Upload a supported document.
3. Tap Scan.
ScamDetect analyzes the document for potential inconsistencies or suspicious characteristics. This does not replace official verification by the issuing authority.
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Understanding Scan Results
Every scan returns one of three simple statuses:
🟢 Safe
No significant warning signs were detected based on the available information.
🟡 Suspicious
Some characteristics warrant caution. Consider verifying the source before proceeding.
🔴 Scam Risk
The scan identified multiple warning signs commonly associated with scams or fraudulent activity.
Important: A scan result is an assessment based on available information and should not be treated as a guarantee.
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Scan History
Your previous scans can be accessed under History, where you can:
Review earlier results
Revisit scanned items
Delete entries (where supported)
Search past scans
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Premium Features
Premium users may receive benefits such as:
Unlimited scans
Advanced AI analysis
Priority processing
Extended scan history
Additional scam detection tools
Early access to new features
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Tips for Staying Safe
Verify before sending money.
Double-check unexpected requests.
Be cautious with urgent or emotional messages.
Avoid clicking unfamiliar links.
Keep your devices updated.
Use strong, unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication where available.
Report suspicious activity to the relevant platform or authorities when appropriate.
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Best Practices
Scan unfamiliar websites before entering personal information.
Check unknown phone numbers before returning calls.
Analyze suspicious messages before replying.
Review social media profiles before engaging or sending money.
Evaluate images or videos that seem unusually convincing or sensational.
Examine important documents carefully before relying on them.
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Troubleshooting
A scan is taking too long.
Check your internet connection.
Retry after a few moments.
Update the app to the latest version.
I received an "Unable to analyze" message.
Confirm that the content format is supported.
Ensure the uploaded file is complete and readable.
I think the result is incorrect.
Scam detection is probabilistic and may not always be conclusive. If uncertain, seek additional verification before acting.
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Staying Updated
Enable notifications to receive:
New scam alerts
Feature updates
Security improvements
Product announcements
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Need Help?
Visit the Support section within ScamDetect to:
Contact customer support
Report an issue
Submit feedback
Learn more about app features
Thank you for choosing ScamDetect. By scanning before you trust, you can make more informed decisions and reduce your exposure to online fraud.