New Free Scam Detection Tool Helps You Stay One Step Ahead of the Fraudsters
New ‘Ask Silver’ tool helps Burton residents spot scams in seconds – no cost, no fuss, just peace of mind.
Worried that dodgy-looking email might be a scam? Unsure if that text from ‘Royal Mail’ is the real deal? There’s now a free, easy way to check – and it could save you a lot of stress.
Get Safe Online – the UK’s leading source of online safety advice – has just launched Ask Silver, a clever new tool designed to help people spot scams before it’s too late. Whether it’s a suspicious email, text or message, Ask Silver uses powerful AI technology to quickly analyse it and tell you if it’s safe or a potential fraud.
How it works
It’s simple. Just copy and paste the message (or upload a screenshot) into the Ask Silver tool on the Get Safe Online website. Within moments, it’ll flag whether the message is:
It also gives clear, helpful advice on what to do next. No tech skills required – it’s designed to be quick, easy and reassuring. Free, with no strings attached
Yes, it’s genuinely free. No account needed, no personal info collected, and nothing stored. It’s all part of Get Safe Online’s mission to help people across the UK – including right here in Burton – stay safe in an increasingly digital world.
So next time you’re unsure about a message, don’t take a risk – Ask Silver first.
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