AI is constantly evolving to make our lives easier, but unfortunately, scammers are using it to pull off their tricks, too. Discover how Trend Micro ScamCheck's Deepfake Scan can help.
What Are Deepfakes?
Deepfakes are fake videos or audios made using artificial intelligence to trick people. They look very real and are often used to impersonate someone you trust to steal money or personal information.
How to Protect Yourself From Deepfake Video Calls
Use the Deepfake Scan feature in Trend Micro ScamCheck to protect yourself from scammers during video calls. It helps ensure you're speaking to the genuine person, not an impostor.
How to Set Up Deepfake Scan on Android
- Open Trend Micro ScamCheck and select the Deepfake feature.
- Tap the permission prompt.
- When asked, tap Allow to enable deepfake scanning.
How to Set Up Deepfake Scan iPhone or iPad
- Open Trend Micro ScamCheck and tap the Deepfake feature.
- For first-time users, a prompt will appear. Tap Take a Look to continue.
How to Start Detecting Deepfake Videos on Android
- During a video call, open Trend Micro ScamCheck and tap Deepfake.
- Tap Start Detection.
- Depending on your Android version:
- For Android 14 and earlier: Tap START NOW.
- For Android 15: Choose A single app, then Start recording and select your video call app. The recording starts automatically.
- Return to your video call. A notification at the top of your screen will confirm that deepfake detection is active.
- To stop detection, swipe down and tap the Screen Recorder notification.
How to Start Detecting Deepfake Videos on iPhone or iPad
- During a video call, open Trend Micro ScamCheck and tap Deepfake.
- Tap Start Detection.
- Select Trend Micro ScamCheck and tap Start Broadcast.
- Return to your video call. A notification will appear at the top of your screen confirming that detection is active.
- To stop detection, tap the Screen Recording button, then tap the Stop button.
If Trend Micro ScamCheck detects any anomalies, you will receive a notification. If no irregularities are found, the detection will automatically stop after 3 minutes.
Additional Resources
Learn more about deepfakes and how to prevent them in our Deepfakes: Introduction, Prevention and Trend Micro Solutions article at the Trend Micro Help Center.
