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ScamSignal is an AI-powered scam detection and education platform that analyzes suspicious messages using data from 134 public agency sources including the FTC, FBI IC3, and FinCEN. Americans lost $12.5 billion to scams in 2024, and the people most targeted are often the least equipped to recognize one. ScamSignal exists to change that.
Founder, ScamSignal
Peter Hollens is a creator and entrepreneur with over 9 million followers across platforms. He built ScamSignal after nearly falling for a sophisticated phishing attack — a fake party invitation from a family member that used a real email address and a legitimate invitation service, but linked to a credential-stealing page disguised as a Google login.
That experience revealed a gap: there was no fast, free tool where a non-technical person could paste a suspicious message and get a clear, plain-English answer. ScamSignal was built to fill that gap, using verified public agency data instead of fear-based marketing.
Make scam literacy accessible to everyone — regardless of age, technical skill, or income. ScamSignal provides plain-English education backed by public agency data, so people can identify scams and protect themselves and the people they love. Core scam detection features are free and always will be.
Getting scammed is not a character flaw. It happens to smart, careful people every day. Our job is to teach, not judge.
Every statistic links to a primary source — FTC, FBI IC3, FinCEN, or state attorneys general. When we don't have data, we say so.
Vague advice like 'be careful online' helps no one. We show you exactly what a scam looks like, word by word, with annotated examples.
The people who need scam education most can't afford a subscription. Core features are free, always.
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Scam patterns documented
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IC3 crime types covered
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Public agency sources cited
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Enforcement cases tracked
Anyone who received a suspicious text, email, or call and wants to know if it's real. Paste the message, get an instant breakdown.
Adult children worried about their parents getting scammed. Share specific pattern pages so they can see exactly what to watch for.
Libraries, senior centers, faith communities, and schools running scam awareness programs. Our data is free to reference with attribution.
Banks, credit unions, and employers who want to protect customers and employees. Contact us about API access and embedded widgets.
ScamSignal provides educational information about common fraud patterns. It is not a substitute for legal, financial, or law enforcement advice. If you are a victim of fraud, contact your local law enforcement and file reports with the FTC and FBI IC3. We are not affiliated with any government agency.