2025 will be the year of AI Scam Detector solutions. As cybercriminals evolve their tactics, McAfee responds with a powerful new weapon in the fight against online fraud. At CES today, McAfee, a global leader in online security, revealed the launch of its innovative AI-powered McAfee Scam Detector. The AI-powered Scam Detector stops scams across text, email, and video formats. During the event, McAfee also launched the State of the Scamiverse Report, which dives deep into the growing threat of online scams and fraud affecting people globally. The report provides valuable insights into the scale, reach, and impact of these threats, helping to inform and empower consumers with the knowledge they need to stay safe in the digital world.
This spring, McAfee Scam Detector will be included at no extra cost for McAfee customers, giving users the tools they need to protect themselves. The product’s advanced AI scans for and flags suspicious messages in real time, helping users avoid the most common scams of the year. That seemingly innocuous “Hi, how are you?” text? It’s a top scam of 2024.
That urgent email about a failed delivery? Fake.
And no, Elon Musk is not offering you an exclusive investment opportunity.
With cyber fraud becoming increasingly sophisticated and deceptive, the need for proactive security has never been greater. AI Scam Detector tools can safeguard online users.
Recent data shows that nearly 59% of Americans report falling victim to an online scam, or know someone who has, with the average financial loss per victim reaching $1,471. At the time of this announcement, Steve Grobman, Chief Technology Officer, McAfee said, “Scammers are getting smarter every day, using technology like artificial intelligence to make their tricks more convincing and harder to spot.”
Steve added, “They play on people’s emotions – like fear, urgency, or trust – to get what they want. That’s why we created McAfee Scam Detector, powered by AI. It warns you about scams before they can cause harm, helps you stay in control of your personal information, and helps you build the skills needed to outsmart scammers for good.”
McAfee’s new Scam Detector aims to stay one step ahead of these increasingly clever threats, providing users with powerful, AI-driven tools to safeguard against these growing risks. The company’s AI-powered Scam Detector promises to stop scams in their tracks, using advanced machine learning algorithms to detect and block fraudulent activity before it reaches its target. This breakthrough technology offers a proactive defense for users, giving them the peace of mind they need to explore the digital world safely.
McAfee AI Scam Detector versus Deep Fake Crimes
McAfee’s AI Scam Detector protects users from email, text, and video scams by using advanced AI and machine learning to detect and block suspicious content in real-time, preventing cybercrime.
As CIOs and CISOs, you’re no strangers to the relentless evolution of cyber threats. But there’s one danger that’s advancing with startling speed—deepfakes. Once the stuff of sci-fi, these hyper-realistic videos and AI-generated voices are now a weapon in the hands of criminals, and they’re easier to create than you might think. A recent McAfee Labs study of 17 deepfake creation tools revealed that for as little as $5—less than the cost of a cup of coffee—and in just 10 minutes, a scammer can create a convincing deepfake video or voice scam.
It’s almost too easy, and that’s what makes it so dangerous!
Enter McAfee Scam Detector — a solution designed to fight back against this new wave of fraud.
By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology, McAfee Scam Detector delivers real-time, proactive protection against a broad range of scams, from text and email fraud to those highly deceptive deepfake videos that appear more and more convincing each day. These aren’t just technical issues; they’re existential risks to the trust that consumers place in digital communications and ultimately, the security of sensitive data.
With McAfee Scam Detector, individuals gain the ability to distinguish real from fake within seconds, while powerful AI and preventative measures help keep fraudsters at bay. As a CISO or CIO, this is the kind of proactive protection you want to see for your end users, delivering peace of mind and safeguarding the integrity of the systems you’ve worked so hard to secure.
How McAfee Scam Detector Keeps You Safe from Digital Fraud
Navigating the Rising Threat of Scams in the Digital Age
In today’s connected world, scammers are more relentless than ever. Every day, millions of people fall victim to fraudulent texts, emails, and videos. The emotional, financial, and time-related toll is immense. On average, Americans report receiving 14 scam messages daily. Of those who are tricked, nearly 1 in 5 lose over $1,000, and a small but alarming 4% lose more than $10,000.
Beyond the financial losses, people are spending an average of 94 hours per year just trying to determine whether the messages they receive are legitimate or fraudulent.
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The advent of deepfake technology has only escalated the problem, with cybercriminals now able to create incredibly convincing AI-generated videos to trick victims. These scams can be devastating—some individuals have lost over half a million dollars to this rapidly growing threat. It’s clear that scams aren’t just a nuisance; they’ve become a drain on people’s time, energy, and finances, and their impact is far-reaching.
Real Stories of Scam Victims
- “I’ve had more issues with scam texts recently. I’d say within the last year, it’s just been bad. Like I’ve been getting a lot of spam emails, texts, calls…it’s a lot” – Tina, 31, Moore, SC
- “It was a fake email for UPS. I thought that I was signing up to change my address and instead it charged my credit card,” – Alexandria K. 46, Cumming, GA
- “While I love new technology, I have been very scared of AI-generated videos and information since seeing just how realistic it can be” – Haley, 24 from Shrewsbury, NJ
McAfee Scam Detector is designed to be your personal shield against the rising tide of digital fraud. Leveraging McAfee’s industry-leading protection technology, it works across email, text messages, and even deepfake videos, offering a seamless, all-in-one solution to stop scams before they can do harm.
Email Scam Protection
McAfee Scam Detector actively scans your inbox for suspicious emails and warns you about potential threats before you even open a message.
It doesn’t just flag the email as risky—it also provides clear explanations of what makes the message dangerous, helping you stay aware of common scam tactics.
Text Message Scam Protection
Text message scams are becoming more sophisticated every day, but McAfee Scam Detector can identify the telltale signs. It flags suspect texts and warns you of links or requests designed to steal your personal information or money.
Each flagged message comes with an easy-to-understand explanation, empowering you to recognize scam patterns.
Deepfake Video Detection
With deepfakes becoming more common, McAfee Scam Detector helps you stay one step ahead by identifying AI-generated videos. Whether it’s a scammer impersonating a trusted figure or a fake celebrity endorsement, McAfee ensures you know when what you’re seeing isn’t real. This deepfake protection is expanding to multiple languages, including French, German, and Japanese, and will be available across all devices—smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktops.
Effortless Setup and Instant Protection
Setting up McAfee Scam Detector is quick and easy.
Simply link your Gmail or Outlook account for email protection, and activate text and video scam detection through the McAfee mobile app for iOS or Android. Once set up, you don’t need to manually upload files or paste links for analysis—McAfee works in the background, automatically detecting scams as they arrive.
Educational Features to Empower Users
Beyond simply flagging suspicious content, McAfee Scam Detector educates users by explaining why a specific email, text, or video is a scam. This educational aspect helps users develop a sharper eye for the tactics cybercriminals often employ.
Simple, Non-intrusive Alerts
Notifications are designed to be informative without interrupting your daily routine. Whether it’s a mobile notification, an alert in your email inbox, or a warning while watching a video, McAfee ensures you understand the threat and why it’s dangerous.
Comprehensive Protection for Everyone
McAfee Scam Detector will soon be included at no additional cost for all McAfee+, McAfee Total Protection, and McAfee LiveSafe subscribers. It’s protection that’s immediate, intuitive, and effective—automatically guarding you against scams across all your devices, whether you’re using a phone, tablet, laptop, or Chromebook.
McAfee Scam Detector makes protecting yourself from digital fraud effortless, so you can focus on what matters most—without worrying about the next scam in your inbox or text messages. McAfee takes the guesswork out of staying safe online with the AI scam detector. Whether you’re using a phone, tablet, laptop, or Chromebook, this easy-to-use tool works in the background, letting you focus on what truly matters without the constant worry of falling victim to a scam.
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