BetterGov brings AI-powered scam detection tool to Filipinos with ScamCheck.ph

Filipinos unsure whether a suspicious text message, email, or online offer is legitimate can now turn to ScamCheck.ph, an artificial intelligence-powered platform developed by BetterGov.ph to help users identify potential scams and make safer decisions online.

The platform allows users to check questionable messages and screenshots for possible signs of fraud, offering a practical tool as cybercriminals continue to exploit digital platforms to deceive consumers.

BetterGov.ph founder Jason Torres welcomed the nationwide rollout of ScamCheck.ph, describing it as a milestone for an initiative that began as a simple idea a year ago.

“I take pride and joy that what was once a simple idea that I had last year is now a national initiative,” Torres said.

Through ScamCheck.ph, users can paste suspicious text messages or emails into an AI-assisted checker, which analyzes the submitted content for potential scam indicators.

The platform also allows users to upload screenshots of suspicious conversations or messages, making it easier to assess possible fraud without requiring advanced technical knowledge.

Beyond detecting potential scams, ScamCheck.ph serves as an educational resource designed to help Filipinos recognize common fraudulent schemes and understand how scammers operate.

Its website features four key services: an AI-assisted scam checker, a collection of scam stories, a scam reporting guide, and an educational library covering different types of online fraud.

The “Scam Stories” section provides illustrative scenarios showing how fraudulent schemes operate, helping visitors recognize warning signs that may appear in similar situations.

Meanwhile, the reporting guide provides information on the steps users can take after encountering or falling victim to fraudulent activities.

The platform also reminds users to protect their personal information by concealing names, account numbers, passwords, and one-time passwords before submitting content for analysis.

According to the 2026 State of Scams Philippines Report by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), in collaboration with Mastercard and Gogolook, 84 percent of Filipino adults surveyed encountered a scam attempt in the past year, up from 77 percent in 2025.

The report, based on a survey of 1,160 adults, also estimated annual scam-related losses in the Philippines at ₱121.8 billion. The figure is a survey-based estimate rather than an official tally of reported losses.

The findings further showed that 39 percent of scam encounters occurred through instant messaging applications, while 36 percent involved social media posts.

Despite 58 percent of respondents expressing confidence in their ability to recognize scams, 60 percent of those who encountered one still interacted with it.

ScamCheck.ph has also gained support from the banking sector, with the Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines (BMAP) adopting the platform for its industry-wide campaign, “Ang Mahal ma-Scam, i-scamcheck.ph Mo Muna.”