NordVPNs new tool helps you spot online scams and its free for everyone

Date:
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:13 +0000

Description:
While for subscribers the roll-out enriches the Threat Protection Pro suite, anyone can use NordVPN's new scam checker tool without spending a penny.

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now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter NordVPN has rolled out a new free scam checker tool It detects if images or messages are fake in near real-time Everyone can use it without paying for a NordVPN subscription Have you recently received a message or an image that looks completely genuine, but your gut tells you it's not safe to click on
it? If so, you'll be pleased to know that NordVPN has just expanded its security offering with a new AI-powered scam detection tool that confirms if you are actually dealing with a phishing attempt or a fraudulent threat.

As part of its fight against cybercrime, the best VPN on the market according to TechRadar's reviewers has helpfully decided to offer the tool for free, making it accessible to anyone concerned about the risks of online scams. Indeed, no subscription or account is required to use it, meaning that even your most vulnerable friends or elderly relatives often the most frequent victims of scams can stay safe without spending a penny. Article continues below You may like Google killed its dark web scanner, but NordVPNs upgraded tool is here to fill the void NordVPN blocks 92% malicious sites in independent phishing test NordVPNs Android feature now warns Europeans about scam calls before they answer How NordVPN's scam checker works (Image credit: Future) Scams and phishing attacks are growing too fast. AI now makes it significantly easier to create convincing impersonations of customers or employees, while also enabling cybercriminals to automate these attacks on a large scale.

"The days when a poorly written email was an obvious red flag are gone,"
notes Domininkas Virbickas, product director at NordVPN.

As new AI-based malware threats are capable of fooling even the most tech-savvy users, those who are less familiar with technology and therefore more vulnerable are particularly at risk.

Offering rescue, NordVPNs scam checker analyses messages in text and images, searching for suspicious links, phone numbers, and email addresses to
identify any signs of malicious intent.

Its embedded AI algorithm identifies patterns typically used in phishing
scans and attempts, including intimidating tactics and fake urgent alerts
that often prompt people to act impulsively with potential disastrous consequences.

Weve tried it out and can vouch that its quite a piece of cake to use: you
can simply paste a message or upload a screenshot into the designated field
on the NordVPN page to receive a verdict in a matter of seconds.

The tool accepts plain text and screenshots in .jpg and .png formats, for a maximum of five email addresses, URLs, and phone numbers per request. What to read next Ever heard of 'quishing'? NordVPN warns the future of scams lies in QR codes and shares some tips on how to stay safe NordProtect adds fraud monitoring tool to help protect users from scams I asked Norton VPN experts for tips on staying safe over Christmas here's what they said An anti-scam mission The VPN giant has recently drawn attention to the extent of current online threats by sharing a survey by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance . It highlighted how consumers were defrauded of a staggering $442 billion last year alone, with more than half of adults reporting being victims of scams during that period.

Talking to TechRadar earlier in the year, NordVPN reiterated that protecting its users from online scams is indeed a top priority.

Signs of this commitment have already been evident: its Threat Protection Pro suite , while achieving top marks in various phishing tests , has kept
growing in these first months of 2026.

Recent additions include a call protection feature to identify fraudulent calls before you even answer, and a Dark Web Monitor Pro feature that detects potential data breaches dating back several years.

The new free scam checker then comes as an additional bonus to all those who aren't yet NordVPN subscribers. Additionally, the tool further builds on NordVPNs commitment to cyber threat awareness, as the VPN had already previously released a different free service that scans email's links for threats in real-time. Today's best NordVPN deals NordVPN 2 Year 2.59 /mth
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