https://github.com/timessless01/scam-detector-browser-extension
A browser extension that detects phishing sites, scams, and fraud in real-time using Google Safe Browsing. No data collection. Open-source and privacy-focused.
https://github.com/timessless01/scam-detector-browser-extension
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A browser extension that detects phishing sites, scams, and fraud in real-time using Google Safe Browsing. No data collection. Open-source and privacy-focused.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/timessless01/scam-detector-browser-extension
- Owner: Timessless01
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-02-04T21:47:34.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-17T13:17:03.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-13T01:45:10.814Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: chrome-extension, open-source, phishing-detection, privacy, security
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 33.2 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
- Security: SECURITY.md
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README
# Scam Detector Browser Extension
An AI-powered tool to detect phishing sites, scams, and fraud in real-time.
## Features
- Real-time URL scanning using Google Safe Browsing API
- AI model integration (TensorFlow.js)
- Custom warning UI
- Email Scam Detection: Scans email content for phishing keywords.
- Privacy-First: No data collection; all checks happen locally.
## Installation
1. Clone this repo: `git clone https://github.com/Timessless01/scam-detector-extension.git`
2. Load into Chrome: `chrome://extensions` > Enable "Developer mode" > "Load unpacked"
## Setup for Developers
1. Get a **Google Safe Browsing API key**:
- Go to [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials).
- Create a project, enable the Safe Browsing API, and generate an API key.
2. Replace the placeholder in `src/background.js`:
```javascript
const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY'; // Replace with your API key
## Contribute
- Report bugs via [Issues](https://github.com/Timessless01/scam-detector-extension/issues)
- Fork and submit PRs!
## Donate
If you find this project useful, consider supporting it by donating via PayPal:
[](https://paypal.me/stellahnjogezi)