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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
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 Ā· 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.
What You'll Need
Set these up before or after installing:
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 GitHubFrom 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 ā 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
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
input | string | ā | The message, URL, or text to scan |
source | text | url | screenshot | ā | Content type (default: text) |
Example response
š“ Likely Scam ā Risk Score: 89/100
Category: phishing Ā· Confidence: 92%
Summary: This message impersonates a bank to steal credentials.
Why this was flagged:
ā¢ Creates false urgency with account suspension threat
ā¢ Uses a URL that does not match the official bank domain
ā¢ Requests sensitive personal information via link
What to do:
ā Do not click any links in this message
ā Contact your bank directly using the number on your card
ā Report to your bank's fraud department
Full report: https://www.scamcheck.tech/result/abc123
Rate limits
- Anonymous (no key): IP rate-limited
- Free API key: 100 scans/month
- Pro/Business: Unlimited
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