How does SpamShield detect SMS scams?

SpamShield uses advanced AI and machine learning to analyze message content, sender patterns, and common scam indicators. It checks for phishing attempts, suspicious links, urgency tactics, and impersonation patterns with 95%+ accuracy. The system analyzes brand mentions, government impersonation, delivery scams, lottery schemes, and other common fraud patterns.

Is SpamShield free to use?

Yes, SpamShield is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, registration requirements, or limits on the number of messages you can analyze. We believe everyone deserves protection from scams.

Does SpamShield store my messages?

No, SpamShield is privacy-focused. Messages and screenshots are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers. Your data remains private and secure. We analyze your content and immediately discard it after providing the results.

What languages does SpamShield support?

SpamShield supports English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Japanese, and Korean. The AI automatically detects the language and provides analysis in the appropriate language. It's particularly effective at detecting region-specific scams in each supported language.

Can I upload screenshots instead of typing text?

Yes! SpamShield features advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology that can extract and analyze text from screenshots. Simply upload an image of the suspicious message and our AI will read the text and provide a security analysis.

How accurate is SpamShield's scam detection?

SpamShield achieves over 95% accuracy in detecting scams and fraudulent messages. Our AI system is continuously trained on the latest scam patterns and uses multiple analysis layers including content analysis, URL reputation checking, and pattern recognition.

What types of scams can SpamShield detect?

SpamShield can detect a wide range of scams including phishing attempts, fake bank messages, government impersonation, delivery scams, lottery/prize schemes, tech support fraud, romance scams, account verification fraud, and many other types of fraudulent messages.

How fast is the analysis?

SpamShield provides results in approximately 10 seconds or less. The analysis is performed in real-time using our optimized AI systems to give you quick protection when you need it most.

Do I need to create an account to use SpamShield?

No account creation is required. SpamShield works immediately without any registration, login, or personal information. Simply visit the website and start analyzing suspicious messages right away.

What should I do if SpamShield identifies a message as dangerous?

If SpamShield identifies a message as dangerous, do not click any links, respond to the message, or provide any personal information. Delete the message immediately. For persistent scams, consider reporting them to your local fraud reporting agency such as the FTC, 165 (Taiwan), or your country's equivalent fraud hotline.

Protect Yourself from SMS Scams

Our intelligent system analyzes SMS messages to identify potential scams, phishing attempts, and fraudulent communications. Stay protected with real-time threat detection.

Free SMS scam detector • AI-powered phishing protection • Screenshot analysis • 95%+ accuracy

Analyze Your Message

Upload a screenshot or paste text to get started

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Best results: Clear, well-lit screenshots showing the entire message including sender info

How it works

1Upload or paste your suspicious message

2AI analysis checks for scam patterns in ~10 seconds

3Get results with clear risk assessment

4Stay safe with actionable recommendations

Privacy protected: Messages processed securely and deleted within 24 hours. No personal data stored.

Privacy protected: No data stored.

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High Accuracy

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Anonymized Processing

Why Choose SpamShield?

Advanced AI-powered detection to keep you safe

Real-Time Analysis

Instant results with detailed threat assessment and recommendations

Anonymized Processing

Messages processed anonymously with no permanent data storage or tracking.

AI-Powered Detection

Advanced machine learning algorithms trained on millions of scam patterns

Common Scam Patterns

Learn to identify these frequent scam types

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Phishing Attempts

Messages impersonating legitimate organizations to steal personal information

High Risk

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Tech Support Scams

Fake alerts about computer viruses or security issues

Very Common

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Government Impersonation

Fake messages from IRS, Social Security, or other agencies

Critical Threat

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Fake Delivery Notifications

Suspicious package delivery alerts from unknown services

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Fake Lottery/Prizes

Notifications claiming you've won money or prizes you never entered

Suspicious

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Romance Scams

Fake romantic interests seeking money or personal information

Long-term Risk

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Account Verification Requests

Account verification requests via SMS

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Generic Greetings

Generic greetings instead of your name

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Remember the Golden Rule

Legitimate organizations will never pressure you to act immediately or threaten consequences. When in doubt, contact the company directly using official contact information from their website.

🛡️ Stay Protected Beyond SMS

Additional resources to keep you safe from scams

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Report Scams

Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM)

Report to FTC →

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Learn More

Understand common scam tactics and protection strategies

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