Scam Copilot Chatbot: Your AI-Powered Ally Against the Growing Threat of Online Scams

For the past two years, scams have been constantly on the rise. Fueled by large language models and other AI-based technologies, they have become more prevalent and sophisticated than ever. Recent data shows that 25.5% of the global population has been defrauded, with losses surpassing a staggering $1.026 trillion – and that’s only as much as got reported. The scale of the problem is daunting – A Global Anti-Scam Alliance survey in 2023 on more than 49k respondents from 43 countries shows that 78% of participants encountered a scam in the last year, 59% of these encounters occurring monthly. As scammers become stronger, so must our security solutions, and the Bitdefender Scam Copilot Chatbot is here to help.

Scammers take multiple avenues to your devices: phone calls, SMS, emails, and instant messaging. Alarmingly, many people encounter scams regularly, and a concerning pattern of revictimization has emerged, with scammers returning to target their previous victims repeatedly. Despite these challenges, 59% of scams go unreported, allowing fraudulent schemes to proliferate unchecked.

With these realities in mind, Bitdefender has introduced Scam Copilot - an innovative AI-driven chatbot companion designed to help users detect and prevent scams in real time.

What is Scam Copilot and why is there a chatbot in it?

Scam Copilot is more than a chatbot; it’s a combination of technologies that protects users from scams across their devices. Leveraging advanced AI technology, Scam Copilot not only identifies fraudulent intent but also educates users about the latest scam tactics. By analyzing natural language in real-time, Scam Copilot helps you spot scams before you take action.

Scam Copilot seamlessly monitors all interactions across apps and devices, including emails, texts, and social media. If a suspicious e-mail or instant message comes through, Scam Copilot detects and alerts the user to potential red flags, empowering them to avoid becoming another statistic.

A key feature of Scam Copilot is its commitment to user education. It goes beyond merely blocking threats, providing insights into how scams work and why certain interactions are flagged as suspicious. Over time, this feature helps users become more discerning, enabling them to identify scams independently.

Unlike Scamio, which is a chatbot available via the web, Scam Copilot Chatbot is built into the security solution, so it’s always available at your fingertips. You can have it analyze a text, check a screenshot or an image, verify a link, a QR code, or even ask for expert advice on anything related to scams and fraud. An important feature that only exists in Scam Copilot Chatbot is the Scam Wave Alerts feature that lets users know in advance that a specific type of scam is trending in their region.

With Scam Copilot, users now have a powerful ally in the fight against scams - a personal, AI-driven assistant dedicated to keeping them safe in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re a tech-savvy individual or new to online safety, Scam Copilot provides the guidance and support needed to navigate the web safely, confidently, and informed.

Availability

Scam Copilot Chatbot is available now as part of the Scam Copilot feature in Bitdefender Ultimate Security, Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus (U.S. only), Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security (U.S. only), and Bitdefender Premium Security  with support for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.