They say real superheroes wear capes—unless they’re disguised as an app that quietly zaps scams behind the scenes.
In this publication, we're uncovering a scam-fighting breakthrough that could protect you or someone you love. Let’s dive right in.
Trend Micro has launched Scam Radar, a new feature within the ScamCheck app, offering real-time protection by detecting scam tactics before the damage is done—and it’s proving to be a powerful tool against today’s most deceptive digital threats.
How It Works:
Scam Radar doesn’t just scan one message or shady website—it connects the dots. Here’s what it does:
- Monitors various communication platforms: SMS, websites, messaging apps.
- Detects suspicious patterns or sequences commonly used by scammers.
- Alerts users early, sometimes before a scam attempt fully unfolds.
- Provides personalized guidance if the user interacts with the scam—whether it's clicking a fake link or chatting with a scammer.
Unlike traditional detection tools, it acts as a digital bodyguard, silently working in the background and only chiming in when there’s danger.
Who’s Targeted:
• Online shoppers
• Investors chasing high returns
• People receiving messages from “government agencies”
• Vulnerable individuals less familiar with digital threats (like older adults)
A June 2025 study by Trend Micro found:
- 30% of consumers have been victims of an online scam.
- 39% of victims didn’t realize it until after losing significant money.
- 60% have been targeted by scammers even if they didn’t fall for it.
Real-Life Insight:
The same study found that scams tied to online shopping (27%) and “get rich quick” investment offers (22%) were the most common. Even worse, many consumers only realized something was wrong after their bank accounts took a hit.
One in four victims said the scam involved a person claiming to be from an official government agency—a trend Scam Radar is now trained to flag early.
Why You Should Care:
Scammers aren’t slowing down. With ongoing data breaches and rising geopolitical instability, criminals are armed with personal details that make their scams feel shockingly legitimate—even to tech-savvy users.
Scam Radar offers something most people can’t: real-time vigilance and pattern recognition across platforms. It helps prevent emotional, financial, and reputational damage by stopping scams at the intent stage, not just the execution.
If you've ever second-guessed a text, email, or investment pitch—you need this.
How to Protect Yourself:
• Download the ScamCheck app with Scam Radar enabled for automated scam detection.
• Use strong, unique passwords or a password manager.
• Stay skeptical of unsolicited investment tips, shopping deals, or official-sounding messages.
• Never trust calls, pop-ups, or emails asking for urgent personal or banking information.
• Help educate friends and family, especially older relatives, about how these scams unfold.
Quick Tips & Updates
Quick Tip: If a message creates urgency, it’s probably a scam. Real companies don’t pressure you to act immediately.
Pro Tip: Even if you trust your instincts, let technology double-check. Scam Radar was designed to catch what you might miss when you're in a rush.
Update: With scams getting more advanced and AI-generated content on the rise, tools like Scam Radar are becoming essential—not optional.
Stay safe, stay informed.
Keyword Definitions:
- Scam Radar: A real-time scam detection feature by Trend Micro that monitors cross-platform threats and alerts users early.
- ScamCheck App: Trend Micro’s mobile app designed to detect and prevent scams via smart detection tools.
- Coordinated Scam Pattern: A sequence of behaviors or messages scammers use across different channels to fool victims.
- Triple Protection Approach: A cybersecurity method combining awareness, strong digital habits, and supportive tools to stay protected.
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