Please read these Terms of Service carefully before using ScamSafe. By accessing or using this website and the ScamSafe scam-checking tool, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the service.
ScamSafe is Ireland's free, AI-powered scam detection tool. It allows users to submit a suspicious text, email, or social media message and receive an AI-generated verdict as to whether the message displays characteristics commonly associated with scams.
ScamSafe is operated by ScamSafe (trading name of [Company Name], registered in Ireland, CRO number [CRO Number]) with a registered address at 22 Ashdale Road, Terenure, Dublin, Ireland.
Contact: [email protected] | Website: scamsafe.ie
By using ScamSafe, you confirm that:
If you are under 18, you must not use this service. Please ask a parent, guardian, or trusted adult to use ScamSafe on your behalf.
ScamSafe provides a free, no-account scam-checking tool. Users may:
No account, registration, or personal information is required to use the core scam-checking tool.
ScamSafe uses artificial intelligence. All verdicts are generated by an AI model and are not reviewed by a human. Results are provided as guidance only. They do not constitute definitive advice.
You must understand and accept the following before using the service:
ScamSafe accepts no liability for any decision made on the basis of an AI-generated verdict. See Section 9 (Limitation of Liability) for full details. In line with the EU AI Act and our commitment to transparency, we disclose that this service is AI-assisted.
ScamSafe is provided for personal, non-commercial use. You may use the service to:
You must not use ScamSafe to:
When you submit a message for analysis, you grant ScamSafe a limited, non-exclusive licence to process that content for the sole purpose of generating your verdict. You confirm that you are entitled to submit the content, that you understand it is transmitted securely to Anthropic's Claude API and is not retained after analysis, and that you will not deliberately submit content containing sensitive personal data such design, layout, logos, Scam Tips content, and Scam of the Month articles — is the property of ScamSafe or its licensors and is protected by Irish and EU intellectual property law.
You may access content for personal use and share links to scamsafe.ie. You may not copy, reproduce, or republish substantial portions of ScamSafe content without prior written permission, or use ScamSafe's name or branding in any way that implies endorsement without express written consent.
ScamSafe relies on the following third-party services:
ScamSafe is provided free of charge on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose of any verdict or content generated by the service.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable Irish and EU law, ScamSafe and its operators accept no liability for any loss, damage, or harm arising from reliance on an AI-generated verdict; any failure to detect a scam message or any false positive verdict; or any financial loss, theft, fraud, or other harm suffered as a result of a scam, whether or not the relevant message was checked on ScamSafe.
We do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times. ScamSafe may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control.
Nothing in these terms limits or excludes any rights you have under Irish consumer protection law or EU consumer law that cannot be excluded or limited by contract.
By using ScamSafe, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless ScamSafe and its operators from any claims, losses, damages, or expenses arising from your breach of these Terms of Service, your misuse of the tool, or any content you submit that infringes the rights of a third party.
Your use of ScamSafe is also governed by our Privacy Policy, available at scamsafe.ie/privacy. ScamSafe is registered as a Data Controller with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland. Message content submitted for analysis is not retained after processing is complete. Contact us at Eoghan@scamsafe.ie or lodge a complaint with the DPC at dataprotection.ie.
ScamSafe shall not be liable for any failure or delay in providing the service where that failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including failure of third-party services, internet outages, acts of God, acts of government, cyberattacks, or industrial action.
We reserve the right to suspend or restrict your access to ScamSafe — immediately and without prior notice — if we reasonably believe that you are in breach of these Terms of Service, using the service abusively or fraudulently, or submitting automated or bulk queries without permission.
ScamSafe is a free service and we do not guarantee its continued availability. We reserve the right to discontinue the service at any time. In the event of a planned discontinuation, we will endeavour to provide at least 30 days' notice via a notice posted on scamsafe.ie.
We reserve the right to modify ScamSafe or any part of it at any time, with or without notice. We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the 'Last updated' date at the top of this page. Your continued use of ScamSafe after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of Ireland. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these terms or your use of ScamSafe shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ireland, without prejudice to any rights you may have under EU consumer protection law to bring proceedings in your country of residence.
Email: Eoghan@scamsafe.ie
Website: scamsafe.ie
Registered address: ScamSafe, 22 Ashdale Road, Terenure, Dublin, Ireland