# ScamSignal

> AI-powered scam risk analysis. Paste any suspicious message and get an instant AI analysis with plain-English explanations of every red flag.

ScamSignal is a web application that helps people identify scams, phishing attempts, and social engineering attacks. It uses AI trained on public agency data from the FTC, FBI IC3, FinCEN, and other government sources to analyze suspicious messages and provide clear, actionable verdicts.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://scamsignal.ai/): Main analysis tool — paste text or upload a screenshot
- [Scam Pattern Library](https://scamsignal.ai/patterns): 29 documented scam patterns with severity ratings, detection indicators, and statistics
- [Methodology](https://scamsignal.ai/methodology): How ScamSignal works — 4-tier source framework, data integrity commitments
- [About](https://scamsignal.ai/about): Company information and mission
- [Blog](https://scamsignal.ai/blog): Weekly scam alerts and educational content
- [Scam IQ Quiz](https://scamsignal.ai/quiz): Interactive quiz to test scam detection skills
- [Pricing](https://scamsignal.ai/pricing): Free, Pro, and Family tiers
- [Privacy Policy](https://scamsignal.ai/privacy): Data handling and privacy commitments
- [API Documentation](https://scamsignal.ai/enterprise): Enterprise API for businesses

## Capabilities

- Text analysis: Paste any text message, email, or letter for AI scam detection
- Screenshot analysis: Upload screenshots of suspicious messages from any device
- Pattern matching: Cross-references against 29 documented scam patterns
- Severity rating: Clear verdict (scam/suspicious/safe) with confidence score
- Red flag detection: Plain-English explanations of every warning sign found
- Source attribution: All statistics reference FTC, FBI IC3, or other government data

## Data Sources

ScamSignal references 55+ publicly available data sources including:
- FTC Consumer Sentinel Network
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network)
- State Attorneys General reports
- AARP Fraud Watch Network

## Contact

- Website: https://scamsignal.ai
- Founded by Peter Hollens