This new free AI chatbot protects Discord users with AI technology to identify potential scams
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Scamio scans suspicious text, links, screenshots, or even QR codes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Bitdefender has launched Scamio, a free AI-powered chatbot designed to protect Discord users from scams in real time.
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The platform analyzes content for signs of malicious intent and offers tailored recommendations if it detects a potential scam, helping users decide whether to delete the message or block the sender. Whether it’s suspicious text, link, screenshot, or even a QR code, users can drop questionable content into the chatbot, and Scamio will quickly analyze it for malicious intent. In more complex cases, where the scam is not immediately apparent, Scamio will ask follow-up questions to gather more context and update its overview of the situation.
Discord has a user base of over 200 million monthly active users, meaning it has unfortunately attracted scammers using a range of deceptive tactics to steal personal information, drop malware, and defraud unsuspecting users. Recent Bitdefender analysis revealed thousands of malicious URLs have been intercepted on Discord, with over 50% of these intercepted links and messages flagged as untrusted or spam.
Also, nearly 20% of malicious links on Discord are phishing attempts designed to steal login credentials, while another 20% involve malware infections. Furthermore, around 6% of links are linked to fraud schemes such as impersonation or fake giveaways.
