Spot scams with ScamRanger

We've partnered with RangersAI to offer up to 12 months' free access to ScamRanger, an app that can help you spot and avoid scams.

How to stay one step ahead

Scams are becoming more common and can be difficult to spot. Fraudsters often try to create a sense of urgency, taking a moment to stop and check could help protect you from a scam.

How ScamRanger can help 

Automatic message check

ScamRanger can help identify potentially suspicious text messages (SMS) from unknown contacts.

Upload messages

Upload a message to check for common scam warning signs.

Learn as you go

Get a clear explanation of each result and guidance on what to do next.

Daily tips

Receive quick tips to help keep your scam knowledge up to date.

Share alerts

Share alerts with someone you trust or review suspicious messages together.

More support

Find trusted organisations that can help with scam awareness, reporting and support.

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    Any services RangersAI provide are separate from those offered by Lloyds Bank and we cannot accept responsibility for the services it provides.

    ScamRanger is designed to help you learn how to spot suspicious messages and understand potential risks. It can help you identify scam warning signs, but it can't detect every scam. Scams keep changing and fraudsters find new ways to trick us.

    The app does not review every message and only uses the images or text that you send. It also doesn’t check your details or the sender of the message. It focuses on messages that show stronger scam warning signs, helping to reduce unnecessary alerts.

    Because the app has limited information about you and the sender, it can't fully assess every message. This means some scam messages may not be flagged and some genuine messages may be highlighted.

    ScamRanger is designed to support your decision-making, but it's important to take a moment to stop and think before acting. As well as using the app, you should use your judgement and do your own research, before deciding what to do with a message. 

    Stop! Think Fraud.

What you need to know

Who it's for

The free trial gives you up to 12 months' access to ScamRanger and is open to anyone who wants to learn more about spotting and avoiding scams.

You must be aged 13 or over to sign up. If you are under 13, you must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

How it works

  1. Activate the trial by visiting the RangersAI website and downloading the ScamRanger app.
  2. Follow the steps in the app to complete the setup. You'll need the access code from the RangersAI website.
  3. Select any optional permissions you want to use. You can change these at any time.
  4. Once setup is complete, the app can help identify potentially suspicious messages on your device. You can also upload messages to the app to check for common scam warning signs.

Get started

Let’s look at the details

Who are RangersAI?

RangersAI is a cybersecurity company that created ScamRanger.

They focus on helping people recognise scam warning signs and understand how scams work.

ScamRanger can spot scams and help you to avoid them. But it can’t detect every scam as it only uses the information you send.

The story behind ScamRanger

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