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ScamShield

Discover how ScamShield helps citizens check for scams, block and filter scams, and report potential scams.

Last updated 8 July 2025

Safeguarding citizens from scams with ScamShield

ScamShield

Why use ScamShield?

The enhanced ScamShield app uses an AI-powered classifier to identify potential scams, allowing citizens to protect themselves and others from being scammed. Here's how:

Check for scams

The app can accurately verify if a suspicious message, link or number is likely a scam.

Report potential scams

The app allows users to submit reports with screenshots to facilitate better scam monitoring.

Block and filter scams

The app enables users to set up their phones to block calls and SMSes from scammers.

How to use ScamShield? 

1. Download the ScamShield app

2. Visit the one-stop ScamShield website

3. Call the 1799 ScamShield helpline

4. Subscribe to the ScamShield alert social channels

Interested to find out more about ScamShield?