How to Set Up Scam Protection on Windows

Follow the steps below to set up Scam Protection on Windows computers and stay safe with all-in-one scam protection
powered by AI.

 

Step 1: Open Scam Protection

1. Open Bitdefender Total Security.
2. On the main dashboard, either:
   • Click on Scam Protection directly, or

• • Click on Protection on the left side menu, then open the Scam Protection pane.

 

Step 2: Get Started

1. Click the Set up Scam Protection button on the Scam Protection overview screen.

 

Step 3: Set up Scam Protection

You will see which Scam Protection features are already enabled and be guided to configure those that need extra steps. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant the required permissions:

 

Web Scam Protection

1. Click the Turn on button.
2. Choose Yes when prompted to enable online scam protection.

 

Email Protection

Local Email Protection

Includes Antispam for Outlook and Thunderbird email apps, along with the Online Threat Prevention switch for local email protection.

1. If Local Email Protection is disabled, click the Turn on button.
2. Choose Yes when prompted to enable local email protection.

 

Web Email Protection

Includes Email Protection for Gmail and Outlook accounts accessed in a web browser.

1. If Web Email Protection is disabled, click the Add email button.
2. Choose your email provider (Google or Outlook).
3. Sign in with your Google or Outlook email account.
4. Allow Bitdefender to scan your mailbox.

 

Step 4: Finish Setup

1. Once all Scam Protection components are enabled, you can close the setup window.

You are all set! You have successfully set up Scam Protection on your Windows computer. Bitdefender is now ready to help you with:

• Automatic scam detection. Identifies and blocks scams in your email, browser, messages and other apps.
• New scams recognition. Keeps you safe by detecting even the newest scam patterns as they evolve.
• Scamio Pro. An advanced AI scam assistant that detects scams and helps you stay safe.