Scam websites are fake websites used by dishonest people to trick you into giving away your personal or financial information or buying phony or fake products or services.
Another way scammers try to get you is by making unexpected calls or sending texts, pretending to be someone they're not, like a government agency, a bank, or a charity.
Use Scam Check in Trend Micro Check
Here's how you can protect yourself: Scam Check is a handy tool in Trend Micro Check that helps you stay safe.
- Get Trend Micro Check: First, download Trend Micro Check. It's an app that stops spam texts and calls, and it works on Android and iOS. Best of all, it's free!
- Set It Up: Follow the simple instructions to set it up. You can use it to filter out unwanted text messages, identify callers, or even get a second phone number if you want. Or, if you prefer, you can skip these settings altogether.
- Check for Scams: Go to the Scam Check tab within the app, then type in a website address or a phone number. The app will give you information about whether it's a scam or not.
- Keep It Handy: Keep Trend Micro Check as your personal scam check tool on your phone! Use it anytime you need to check if something is safe or not.
