Intercept Scam attempts with Trend Micro Check Mobile App
Nowadays, scam attempts have become a common activity in the online world. With every imaginable business transaction being done online, every unsuspecting customer can be an easy target. In 2022 alone, security threats are relentless. Many Filipinos fall victim to phishing scams, for instance, through short messaging services. As mobile-based cybercrimes continue to rise, doubling down on cybersecurity has become an effort for both private companies and individuals.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. signed into law on October 10, 2022 Republic Act No. 11934 or the SIM Card Registration Act. The law aims to provide accountability for those using SIM cards and aid law enforcement in tracking perpetrators of crimes committed through phones. However, scam attempts continue to be constant threats hence the need to be vigilant against perpetrators. In the US, the FBI reported that some $3.4 billion was lost to scams in 2023. Now, the wait is over with this multi-feature anti-scam solution, Trend Micro Check!
The Trend Micro Check mobile app got you covered, with features that block scams before they can reach you; that can detect and alert you to scams in real-time before they do harm; and empower you to easily verify if something is a scam before it’s too late. Trend Micro Check puts the power in your hands, giving you peace of mind with the protection you need. This mobile app has the following features:
Scam Check — powered by AI, it beyond spotting common red flags to uncover those tricky, less obvious signs of scams. It makes an assessment based on the context, intent and security risks of the content, and provides results in seconds — along with suggestions for next steps to help you stay safe. Scam Check is simple to use — just upload an image, copy and paste content, or take a screenshot and share it with Trend Micro Check to get answers on demand!
Deepfake Scan — Video calls can be deceptive. With deepfake technology, scammers can impersonate anyone — with it getting harder and harder to tell if you are talking to a real person. But with Deepfake Scan, you can stay ahead of deepfakes by being alerted in real-time to any AI face-swapping attempts during your video calls!
Web Guard — Worried about scam websites? Web Guard is at your service to provide safe, ad-free browsing. With the Web Guard feature enabled, you’ll be safe from risky websites and annoying ads so you can surf the web without worry or hassle.
SMS Filter — is your reliable tool to block spam and scam texts 24/7 before they hit your inbox. Cut the noise, reduce the risks!
Call Block — shields you from spam calls. It automatically blocks known telemarketers, robocallers, scammers, or spammers, and alerts you to suspicious and unknown numbers so that you know which calls to avoid. Say goodbye to spam and robocalls!
Trend Micro is a US-based global cybersecurity leader which delivers central visibility for better, faster detection and response and a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments, like AWS, Microsoft, and Google.
Reference: Is It a Scam? Just Ask Trend Micro Check | Trend Micro News
