Frequently Asked Questions

ScamBuster MVP is an AI-powered security analysis platform that helps you detect phishing URLs, suspicious phone numbers, scam messages, and fraudulent emails in real-time. Using advanced AI and Google Safe Browsing technology, we protect you from online threats before they can harm you.

Our platform combines multiple detection methods including:

• Google Safe Browsing API integration
• OpenAI-powered text analysis
• Phone number verification
• Email domain validation
• Product authenticity checking

ScamBuster protects you by analyzing suspicious content before you interact with it. Simply paste a URL, phone number, or message into our scanner and we’ll instantly check it against:

• Real-time threat databases
• Known phishing patterns
• Suspicious domain indicators
• Malicious content signatures

You get instant results with clear risk assessments and actionable recommendations.

Yes! Our free tier includes 3 scans per month with access to:

• URL security scanning
• Phone number analysis
• Text message checking
• Email verification

For unlimited scans and advanced features, check out our Tier One plan starting at $9.99/month.

ScamBuster can detect a wide range of scam types:

• Phishing websites – Fake login pages and credential theft
• Email scams – Typosquatting and domain spoofing
• Phone scams – Robocalls, IRS scams, tech support fraud
• SMS/Text scams – Fake prizes, lottery frauds, urgent payment requests
• Product counterfeits – Fake luxury items and knockoffs (Tier 2+)
• Brand impersonation – Fake Amazon, PayPal, bank sites

Our AI-powered detection achieves a 99.2% accuracy rate by combining multiple verification methods:

• Google Safe Browsing database (billions of threat records)
• OpenAI GPT-4 analysis for context understanding
• Historical threat pattern matching
• Domain reputation scoring

All scans complete in under 2 seconds with detailed threat breakdowns.

Yes! ScamBuster is fully optimized for mobile devices. You can:

• Access our web app from any mobile browser
• Add to home screen for app-like experience (iOS & Android)
• Copy/paste suspicious content for instant analysis
• Get push notifications for threat alerts (coming soon)

Our mobile interface is designed for quick, one-handed scanning on the go.

Free Tier: 3 scans/month, basic detection

Tier One ($9.99/mo): Unlimited scans, priority detection, early access to new features

Tier Two ($19.99/mo): Everything in Tier One + fake watch detection, image authenticity checks, advanced screening

Tier Three ($29.99/mo): Everything in Tier Two + business usage, scan history, team members, API access

Yes! You can change your plan anytime from your account dashboard.

• Upgrades: Take effect immediately, prorated billing
• Downgrades: Take effect at next billing cycle
• Cancellations: Access continues until period ends, no refunds for partial months

We accept all major payment methods through Stripe:

• Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
• PayPal
• Apple Pay & Google Pay
• Bank transfers (for annual plans)

All payments are processed securely with 256-bit encryption.

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on all paid plans. If you’re not satisfied for any reason, contact support within 14 days of your initial purchase for a full refund.

Refunds are not available for:

• Subscription renewals
• Partial month cancellations
• Free tier (nothing to refund)

Absolutely. We take privacy seriously:

• No data storage: URLs and messages are processed in real-time, not saved
• Encrypted connections: All traffic uses HTTPS/TLS 1.3
• No tracking: We don’t sell your data to third parties
• GDPR compliant: Full data protection compliance

Read our Privacy Policy for complete details.

ScamBuster works on all modern browsers:

• Chrome 90+ (recommended)
• Safari 14+ (iOS & macOS)
• Firefox 88+
• Edge 90+
• Opera 76+

Internet Explorer is not supported.

Yes! Our API is available with Tier Three plans. Features include:

• RESTful API with JSON responses
• 10,000 requests/month included
• Real-time threat detection
• Webhook support
• Full API documentation

Contact our sales team for enterprise API pricing.

False positives are rare but can happen. If you believe a site was incorrectly flagged:

• Click “Report False Positive” in the scan results
• Provide additional context or evidence
• Our team reviews within 24 hours
• You’ll be notified when the review is complete

We continuously improve our detection to minimize false alerts.