How to Set Up Scam Protection on macOS

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

 

Step 1: Open Scam Protection

1. Open Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac.
2. On the main dashboard, either:
   • Click Set up on the Scam Protection shortcut, or

• • Click on Protection on the left side menu, then open the Scam Protection tab at the top.

 

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 Enable extension button.
2. Install the TrafficLight extension in your browser. Learn how to install Bitdefender’s TrafficLight browser extension on Mac.

 

Scam Wave Alert

1. Click the Allow notification permission button to receive alerts about emerging scam campaigns in your region.

 

Email Protection

1. If Email Protection is disabled, click the Add email account 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 macOS device. 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.

Scamio Pro is only available on macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and newer versions.