Using CyberWatch AI Scan on WhatsApp Messages and Screenshots
Copy a WhatsApp message, a link or a screenshot into CyberWatch AI Scan for a free second opinion. Step-by-step on Android and iPhone, and how to read the result.
When a WhatsApp message feels off, a second opinion helps. CyberWatch AI Scan checks messages, links and screenshots for the tactics scammers use and tells you what it found and what to do next.
Check a message
- In WhatsApp, press and hold the message and choose Copy. To copy several, select them all first.
- Open CyberWatch AI Scan and choose the Message / Text tab.
- Paste and tap Analyse This Message.
Check a link
- Press and hold the link and copy it. Do not open it.
- Choose the URL / Link tab, paste and scan.
Check a screenshot
Useful for images, voice-note transcripts, payment screenshots or status posts you cannot copy.
- Take a screenshot. Crop out anything personal that is not part of the suspicious message, such as your balance.
- Choose the Screenshot tab and upload it.
Reading the result
- A risk score and label.
- A plain-language summary.
- The warning signs found, such as urgency, impersonation or a request for a code.
- What to do next.
It is a second opinion, not a guarantee. It judges what you paste and cannot confirm whether a person or company really sent it. For money requests, still call the person or company on a number you already have.
More detail: how to use CyberWatch AI Scan and checking a WhatsApp link. For more, see our guide to WhatsApp scams.
Frequently asked questions
Is CyberWatch AI Scan free?
Yes. You do not need an account to scan. A free account keeps your own scan history.
Do you store what I scan?
We do not store the content you scan. We keep the scan type, the risk score and a short summary for anonymised trends.
Can I rely on the result?
Treat it as a second opinion. A low score is reassuring but not a guarantee, so still check through official channels before paying or sharing anything important.
Sources
- About suspicious messages and scams, WhatsApp Help Center
- How to protect yourself from suspicious messages and scams, WhatsApp Help Center
- How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams, US Federal Trade Commission
