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Scam Scanner

The Scam Scanner checks an image, or a video, for two kinds of trouble: signs of a scam, and signs that the content itself has been faked or manipulated. It is a quick way to get a second opinion on something that looks suspicious before acting on it. The scanner has two modes, Scams and Deepfakes, each suited to a different situation. It is opened with the Scams button on the Activity screen.

The Scam Scanner is part of Kiren Plus. See Scam Scanner and Kiren Plus below.

Scam scan

The scam scan looks at an image for the telltale signs of a scam. A common use is checking an online sales listing. For example, a screenshot of an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace can be scanned to check for signs that the listing is not what it claims to be.

To run a scam scan:

  1. Tap Upload image.
  2. Choose the image to check.
  3. Tap Scan.
  4. The scanner analyzes it and returns a result.

Images up to 15 MB can be scanned. Depending on the network upload speed and the size of the image, the analysis can take a few seconds to come back.

If the result does not seem right, feedback can be given using the prompt "Did the AI get this verdict right?" with a Yes or No answer. This feedback helps improve the accuracy of future scans.

Deepfake scan

The deepfake scan checks an image or a video for deepfake content and for signs of manipulation that could be used in a scam. This is useful when an image or a clip looks convincing but something about it feels off.

For example, if an image or a video arrives over WhatsApp that appears to be fake, it can be saved to the device and then run through the deepfake scanner to check whether it has been generated or altered.

The steps are the same as the scam scan: tap Upload image or video, choose the file, and wait for the result. Images up to 10 MB and videos up to 50 MB are accepted.

Scans per month

Kiren Plus includes a monthly number of scans. On the scanner's start screen, "Scans remaining this month:" shows how many images can still be scanned for scams, and how many images and videos can still be checked for deepfakes. The counter changes color as the allowance runs low and resets each month.

Scam Scanner and Kiren Plus

The Scam Scanner needs Kiren Plus. The Link Checker and the Message Checker stay free.

A note on results

Both scanners use AI models to analyze images and videos, and like any AI, they can make mistakes. A result is a strong signal, not a guarantee. It is best treated as one part of a wider judgment rather than the final word.

The oldest rule still applies: if something looks too good to be true, it probably is. When a deal, a message, or an image raises doubt, it is worth pausing before sending money, sharing details, or clicking a link.