Scamwise, a free service from Savi, aims to be a first line of defense against scams. It runs in any web browser on desktop, mobile, or tablet, and requires no account. Users can paste text, enter a URL or phone number, upload an image, describe an incident, or forward an email to a dedicated address. The service evaluates language patterns, sender details, link structure, domain age, and phone-number risk indicators, then compares findings against scam-intelligence sources and web results.
In a test by Help Net Security, Scamwise correctly flagged a phishing email impersonating a government agency, citing a sender-domain mismatch and a suspected malicious attachment. A legitimate company website was deemed "Definitely legitimate," with reasoning based on published information and domain reputation. An international phone number returned an "Indeterminate" verdict, with cautious advice to verify through trusted channels.
The service provides a verdict, explains its reasoning, recommends next steps, and lists sources used. It does not contact the submitter or the referenced sender. While useful as an accessible first check, automated results are not foolproof—users should still apply independent judgment and verification.