Simple, Honest Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Every plan includes our core scam-checking technology.
Free
For anyone who wants to check something suspicious.
No credit card required
- 3 scam checks per month
- Screenshot & text analysis
- URL & QR code analysis
- Phone call description analysis
- Risk level & warning signs
- Safe verification guidance
- Recommended next action
- Basic emergency recovery guidance
- Scam alerts
- Educational resources
Individual
For individuals who want full protection.
Save $40 with annual billing
- Unlimited scam checks
- Everything in Free
- Scam Shield AI assistant
- Payment Guard
- Full Scam History
- Full Recovery Mode
- Investment & romance scam analysis
- Email analysis
- Saved cases & recovery checklists
- Advanced verification guidance
- Recommended response generator
- Manual case sharing with a trusted person
Family Protection
For families who protect each other.
Save $60 with annual billing
- Up to 5 protected adults
- Everything in Individual
- Trusted Circle
- Family Protection Dashboard
- Shared scam reviews
- Permission-based Critical Risk alerts
- Payment Guard family alerts
- Family recovery assistance
- Individual privacy controls for every adult
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to check something?
No. Free users can check up to 3 items per month without creating an account. Creating a free account lets you save your check history.
Will Scam Shield ever withhold a serious warning because I'm on the Free plan?
Never. If we detect a Critical Risk situation, we will always show you the full warning regardless of your plan.
Does a Trusted Contact need to pay?
No. A Trusted Contact receives a free account sufficient to receive and respond to help requests from the people who trust them.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time. Your plan remains active through the end of your billing period.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. Scam Shield staff do not automatically see your submissions. Your data is used to provide the service and is never sold to third parties.