Bitdefender Scamio
FreeDifficulty: Easy
Last checked: 16 October 2026
What Is It, In Plain Words?
Scamio is a free scam checker from the security company Bitdefender. You paste in a suspicious message, link or screenshot, and it tells you whether it looks like a scam and why.
It works on the web and through WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
What You Can Use It For
- Texts. "Your parcel couldn't be delivered, pay £1.45 here." Check it before you click.
- Emails. Paste a "your account is locked" email.
- Websites. Check a shopping site before you buy.
Getting Started Step By Step
On A Computer
- Open your web browser and go to Bitdefender's Scamio page. Check the address carefully, because look-alike sites exist.
- Click to start Scamio. You may need to sign in with an email or Google account.
- Paste the message or link, or upload a screenshot.
- Read the verdict and the reasons.
Things To Try Typing
Examples of what to paste in.
- Is this text a scam? [paste the text]
- Is this website safe to buy from? [paste link]
- [upload a screenshot of a suspicious email]
- Someone on WhatsApp says they're my son with a new number. Is this a scam?
What It Costs
It's free. There's no paid version to buy.
If anyone asks you to pay to use it, or to "unlock" it, that's a scam.
Privacy And Safety
- Remove your name, address and account numbers from a message before pasting it.
- Never click links in a suspicious message just to test them.
- Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).
Good Points And Watch-Outs
Good Points
- Free and quick.
- Explains why something looks risky.
- Works in WhatsApp.
Watch-Outs
- It can't be 100% sure. If in doubt, contact the company using a number you trust.
- A "looks safe" verdict isn't a guarantee.
- Bitdefender may suggest its paid products.
Similar Tools
- Norton Genie: a free AI scam checker.
- Truecaller: shows who's calling and warns about spam.
- Hiya: spots and blocks scam calls.
Common Questions
- Is Scamio free?
- Yes, it's free.
- Can I use it in WhatsApp?
- Yes. Bitdefender offers Scamio in WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
- What if Scamio says it's safe but I'm not sure?
- Trust your instincts. Contact the company using a phone number from their official website or your bank card.
Safety tip: never share passwords, bank details or ID numbers with any AI tool.
Website of Bitdefender Scamio (opens in new tab)
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Updated 24 October 2026