ScamGuard vs consumer tools
ScamGuard vs consumer fraud tools
ScamGuard is a South African AI + OSINT scam checker with genuinely free tools. It works alongside the free built-in protection in browsers and Windows, and paid look-up tools like ScamAdviser.
| Plan | Cakta ScamGuard | ScamAdviser | Browser / OS built-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free |
Free · 5 msg / 5 url / 3 lookups
|
Free basic domain lookups | Free · automatic |
| Paid 1 |
Guardian · R369/mo
|
Premium look-up plans | — |
| Paid 2 |
Cyber Shield · R739/mo
|
— | — |
| Annual | Guardian Annual · R2,799/yr | — | — |
| Feature | Cakta ScamGuard | ScamAdviser | Browser / OS built-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI reads a scam message / email for red flags | Yes | No · domains only | No |
| Live phishing feeds (OpenPhish, URLhaus) | Yes | Limited | Yes · Safe Browsing list |
| Breached-password checker (HIBP) | Yes | No | No |
| Email header SPF / DKIM / DMARC analysis | Yes | No | No |
| QR code reveal before you scan | Yes | No | No |
| Fake photo / deepfake detector | Yes | No | No |
| Automatic blocking while you browse | No · manual check | No | Yes · automatic |
| Community scam reports | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pays in Rand (Yoco / EFT) | Yes | No · USD | Yes · free |
Choose ScamGuard if
- You get targeted South African scams — phishing messages, fake links, WhatsApp fraud.
- You want free password, link, IP, email and QR checkers.
- You want an AI verdict with red flags and a clear next step.
Pair it with the built-ins
- SmartScreen and Safe Browsing automatically block known-bad sites as you browse.
- Use ScamGuard's manual AI checks for anything suspicious that wasn't auto-blocked.
- ScamAdviser-style lookups cover domain reputation checks separately.
Prices: Cakta scamguard.cakta.co.za · ScamAdviser at its official site. Verify current pricing before subscribing.