GACS vs Scam Detector
Algorithmic website trust score with editorial scam stories. Honest, factual comparison — last updated September 2026.
Scam Detector founded 2012
Pricing: Free with ads
GACS: Free, no ads
| Feature | GACS | Scam Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Free to use | Yes — always | Yes (ad-supported) |
| Website trust score | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto wallet check | Yes (multi-chain) | No |
| Phone number check | Yes | Limited |
| Social profile scanner (IG/TikTok/X/Telegram) | Yes | No |
| Anonymous 30-sec reporting | Yes | Limited |
| Public per-scam intel pages | Yes (indexed) | Yes (editorial articles) |
| Recovery-scam guidance | Built in | Article-based |
| Free public API | Yes | No |
| Ads / display tracking | None | Display ads + sponsored content |
| Browser extension | Yes | No |
| Last major Google ranking trend (2024–2026) | Growing | Declined sharply |
Where Scam Detector shines
- Long-running editorial library of scam explainer articles built over a decade.
- Recognizable brand from years of mainstream press coverage.
Where GACS shines
- Live scanners across websites, wallets, phones, and social profiles — not just articles.
- Ad-free and tracker-free: your check isn't a data product.
- Free public API and RSS feed for developers, with no signup or paywall.
The honest verdict
Scam Detector is useful if you want long-form editorial reading on a scam pattern. GACS is the better fit if you want a live scan across multiple surfaces — wallet, phone, social, website — without ads, paywalls, or a signup.
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Authoritative sources
Independent primary sources used to check and corroborate the guidance on this page.
- FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
Official US channel for reporting internet-enabled fraud and cybercrime.
- US Federal Trade Commission — ReportFraud
Consumer fraud reporting and published enforcement data.
- UK Action Fraud
UK national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canada's central repository for fraud reports and scam alerts.
