antiscam

Against deceptive schemes

Antiscam describes measures, tools, or efforts designed to prevent or combat scams and fraud: antiscam legislation, antiscam software, an antiscam awareness campaign.

The term appears frequently in discussions of online security and consumer protection.

security

cybersecurity

Protection of digital systems

encryptionConverting data into code
authenticationConfirming genuine identity
antivirusMalware detection program

firewall · malware · protection · safeguard · VPN · SSL · two-factor · verification · spam filter · secure browsing

vigilance

skepticism

Disposition toward doubt

warinessCautious distrust
scrutinyClose, careful examination
verificationProving something accurate

caution · distrust · monitoring · due diligence · fact-checking · suspicion · vetting · watchfulness · prudence · circumspection

awareness

education

Systematic development of mind

preventionStopping something before occurring
phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
schemesCrafty organized plans

con · swindle · deception · hoax · fraud · alertness · cautionary · informative · recognition · red flags

trustworthy

legitimate

Conforming to accepted standards

verifiedConfirmed as accurate
authenticVerified as original
credibleWorthy of acceptance

certified · reputable · transparent · accountable · licensed · regulated · official · secure · endorsed · accredited

Opposites

stance toward fraudulent schemes

antiscamscam

Dishonest money-making scheme

fraudulent · grift · con · swindle · deceptive

Family

scam, scams, scammed, scamming, scammer, scammers, anti

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G