About
Built for Australians
tired of being targeted.
SCAM Mate exists because scams are getting more sophisticated, and the existing tools weren't built for everyday people.
The problem
Scams are evolving faster than our defences.
Australians lost over $2.18 billion to scams in 2025. Scammers aren't picky about who they target with new techniques now including AI-generated messages, cloned websites, and social engineering techniques sophisticated enough to catch anyone off guard.
The most dangerous thing about modern scams is that they're designed to feel legitimate. A fake AusPost text looks almost identical to a real one. A government-impersonator calls from a real-looking number. A fake investment platform shows real-looking returns.
Most people encounter a potential scam and have no quick way to check. They either ignore it (and potentially miss something real) or fall for it (and potentially lose money, identity, or both).
The solution
A simple tool anyone can use in 10 seconds.
SCAM Mate lets you check anything suspicious — a text message, an email, a screenshot, a link, or just a description of what happened — and get a clear, plain-English verdict.
It's not designed for security professionals. It's designed for your mum, your neighbour, your colleague who just got a weird text and isn't sure what to do about it.
No jargon. No sign-up. No cost. Just a quick answer.
Our commitments
How we think about this.
No data stored
Everything you submit is analysed and immediately discarded. We don't store your messages, screenshots, or any personal information.
No account required
You don't need to sign up, create a profile, or hand over your email. Just check and go.
AI-powered, not keyword matching
SCAM Mate uses Claude AI to understand the full context of what you're looking at — not just check for a list of banned words. This means it catches new scam patterns, not just known ones.
Australian-specific
SCAM Mate is built for the Australian context — ATO impersonation, AusPost scams, myGov phishing, NBN fraud. It understands how Australian scammers operate.
Official resources
If you've been scammed, report it.
SCAM Mate can help you identify threats, but if you've already lost money or personal information, these are the official Australian reporting channels:
- ReportCyber (cyber crime) ↗
Australian Cyber Security Centre — reportcyber.gov.au
- Scamwatch (general scams) ↗
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission — scamwatch.gov.au
- IDCARE (identity theft) ↗
Australia's identity & cyber support service — idcare.org
Questions or feedback?
We'd love to hear from you. Especially if you spot something we got wrong.
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