Scam Copilot is Bitdefender’s AI-powered scam detector. Follow the steps below to set up Scam Copilot on iOS devices – iPhone and iPad.
Step 1: Open Scam Copilot
- Open Bitdefender Mobile Security.
- On the main dashboard, either:
- Tap the Activate button in the Scam Copilot pane, or
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- Tap the Scam Copilot icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Get Started
- Tap the Get started button on the Scam Copilot overview screen.
Step 3: Set up Scam Copilot
You will see which Scam Copilot features are already enabled and be guided to configure those that need extra steps. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant the required permissions.
Online Scam Protection
- Tap the Enable button.
- If Web Protection hasn’t been configured yet, you will be prompted to agree to the privacy policy.
- Choose Allow to enable Bitdefender to scan internet traffic.
- Enter iPhone or iPad PIN code to complete the Online Scam Protection setup.
SMS Protection
- Tap the Enable button.
- Open the
Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. - Scroll down and select Messages in the list.
- Tap the Unknown & Spam section.
- Toggle Filter Unknown Senders to the on position.
- Select
Mobile Security in the SMS Filtering section > choose Enable. - Go back to Bitdefender Mobile Security and tap I’ve enabled SMS Protection.
Calendar Invites Protection
- Tap the Enable button.
- Allow Bitdefender to scan the Calendar for dangerous links and scams.
Step 4: Finish Setup
- Once all Scam Copilot components are enabled, you can close the setup window.
You are all set! You have successfully set up Scam Copilot on your iOS device. Bitdefender is now ready to help you with:
- Automatic scam detection. Identifies and blocks scams in your email, browser, messages and other apps.
- New scams recognition. Keeps you safe by detecting even the newest scam patterns as they evolve.
- Specialized AI chatbot. Acts as your personal assistant to help you spot fraudulent intent in suspicious interactions.