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Scamcheck MCP Server

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Scan suspicious messages, URLs, and text for scams with AI. Free tier - no API key required.

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Scan suspicious messages, URLs, and text for scams with AI. Free tier - no API key required.

Remote endpoints: streamable-http: https://scamcheck.tech/api/mcp

Security Report

6.2
Moderate6.2Moderate Risk

This MCP server provides scam detection functionality with well-designed security architecture. Authentication is optional but properly implemented with environment variables, API calls are appropriately scoped to a single legitimate endpoint, and input validation is present. Minor code quality improvements around error handling and TypeScript typing could be made, but no security vulnerabilities were identified. Supply chain analysis found 2 known vulnerabilities in dependencies (0 critical, 2 high severity). Package verification found 1 issue.

4 files analyzed · 6 issues found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

Permissions Required

This plugin requests these system permissions. Most are normal for its category.

env_vars

Check that this permission is expected for this type of plugin.

HTTP Network Access

Connects to external APIs or services over the internet.

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Optional API key for higher limits (free anonymous tier works without it)Required

Environment variable: SCAMCHECK_API_KEY

How to Install & Connect

Available as Local & Remote

This plugin can run on your machine or connect to a hosted endpoint. during install.

Documentation

View on GitHub

From the project's GitHub README.

ScamCheck MCP Server

Scan suspicious messages, URLs, and text for scams inside any AI assistant that supports MCP (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and more). No signup or API key needed — works out of the box on the free anonymous tier.

Quick start (no API key)

Add to your Claude Desktop / Cursor config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["scamcheck-mcp-server"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. Ask your assistant "is this message a scam?" and paste the message.

Higher limits (optional API key)

The anonymous tier is rate-limited per IP. For higher limits, grab a free key at scamcheck.tech/dashboard/developer and add it:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "scamcheck": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["scamcheck-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "sk-live-your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Tool: scan_message

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
inputstring✓The message, URL, or text to scan
sourcetext | url | screenshot—Content type (default: text)

Example response

🔴 Likely Scam — Risk Score: 89/100
Category: phishing · Confidence: 92%

Summary: This message impersonates a bank to steal credentials.

Why this was flagged:
• Creates false urgency with account suspension threat
• Uses a URL that does not match the official bank domain
• Requests sensitive personal information via link

What to do:
✓ Do not click any links in this message
✓ Contact your bank directly using the number on your card
✓ Report to your bank's fraud department

Full report: https://scamcheck.tech/result/abc123

Rate limits

  • Anonymous (no key): IP rate-limited
  • Free API key: 100 scans/month
  • Pro/Business: Unlimited

Install in Claude Desktop (one click)

Download scamcheck.mcpb and double-click it, or drag it into Claude Desktop → Settings → Extensions. The API key field is optional; leave it blank to use the free tier.

Privacy Policy

Full policy: scamcheck.tech/privacy

  • What is collected: only the text or URL you ask the scan_message tool to check, plus the optional API key you configure. The extension reads nothing else from your computer or your conversations.
  • How it is used: the content is sent over HTTPS to the ScamCheck API (scamcheck.tech) and analysed to produce the verdict. Anonymous requests are rate-limited by IP address.
  • Storage and retention: scans may be stored to generate a shareable result link and to improve detection. Retention is described in the full policy linked above.
  • Third parties: ScamCheck uses an AI model provider to analyse scans. Your data is not sold or used for advertising.
  • Contact: privacy questions or deletion requests go to support via scamcheck.tech or the GitHub issues.

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