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AntiScam Pango

Understanding Scam Alerts

What a Scam Alert looks like, and what to do when you see one.

Last updated on 2 November 2026

When a message looks suspicious, AntiScam Pango shows a Scam Alert. It doesn't mean you've been scammed. It means: stop and check before you act.

In your notifications

You'll get a notification titled Scam Alert! ⚠️. Tap View details to see why Pango flagged the conversation.

Android notification from Pango reading “Scam Alert! Your conversation with +65 9XXX XXXX looks suspicious,” with a View Details link. Below it is the WhatsApp message from that number: “Recently, i got into crypto trading.”

On your screen

If you've turned on Get more obvious scam warnings, the Scam Alert also pops up on your screen, over whatever app you're using. Tap Close to close it, or View details to open the conversation in Pango.

Pango pop-up over an Android home screen with a red “Scam Alert!” header and the Pango mascot. It reads “Your conversation with +65 9XXX XXXX looks suspicious. Stop and check before you act,” with Close and View details buttons.

In the app

Pango marks the conversation Suspicious and explains why under Why is this suspicious? This includes the type of scam it looks like and what to do. From here, you can Report the conversation, or Mark as safe if you're sure it's harmless.

Conversations that don't match common scam patterns are marked Looks safe. Pango can miss some scams, so stay careful with requests for money or personal details.

Two Pango conversation screens side by side. Left: a WhatsApp conversation marked Suspicious, explaining it looks like an investment scam and advising “Do not transfer money. Call 1799 if you are not sure,” with Mark as safe and Report buttons. Right: a Telegram conversation marked Looks Safe, noting Pango can miss some scams, so stay careful with requests for money or personal details.

Left: a conversation marked Suspicious, with the reason and what to do. Right: a conversation marked Looks safe.

What to do next

Already transferred money or shared your details? Follow the steps on ScamShield: I've been scammed (opens in new tab).