What is Scam Guard?
Scam Guard is EE’s all-in-one security add-on that helps protect you from scams and online threats. It combines AI-powered scam detection, call labelling and online security tools to give you peace of mind when you’re browsing, shopping, messaging or answering calls.
Scam Guard includes:
- Protection against scam calls, texts, emails and websites.
- Tools to check messages, links and QR codes before you trust them.
- Alerts if your personal details appear in a data breach.
- Built-in security to protect your phone and password.
Who can get Scam Guard?
Scam Guard is available to EE Mobile pay monthly customers:
- The main account holder adds Scam Guard to the account.
- It can be added to multiple lines – those additional lines will only get the call labelling service.
- Scam Guard costs £2.
You can add, manage or cancel Scam Guard at any time.
Need to know
Only the main account holder can add Scam Guard.
How to add Scam Guard
In the EE App
- Log in.
- Select Manage.
- Select Mobile add ons.
- Find EE Scam Guard and select Get this add on.
Online
- Log in to your account on the EE website.
- Go to Plans & Subscriptions.
- Select Add ons
- Add Scam Guard.
By text
Text SCAMGUARD to 150.
How to cancel Scam Guard
You can cancel Scam Guard at any time with 30 days’ notice.
In the EE App
- Select Manage.
- Select Mobile add ons.
- Remove Scam Guard.
Online
- Log in to your account on the EE website.
- Go to Plans & Subscriptions
- Select Add ons and remove Scam Guard. It’ll stop at your next billing cycle.
By text
Text STOP SCAMGUARD to 150.
How Scam Guard keeps you safe
Scam Guard uses a combination of network‑level protection and AI technology to spot threats early and warn you before damage is done. Scam Guard is built into EE’s mobile network, so it can screen incoming calls and spot suspicious activity before your phone even rings.
If something looks risky, you’ll see a warning like Suspected Scam or Likely Nuisance on your mobile's screen — helping you decide whether to answer.
Report suspicious messages:
- report scam calls directly to us. Your report is sent to our partner Hiya, who will use your feedback to improve call protection.
Smart checks when you’re unsure
Not sure if a message or link is safe? Scam Assistant, in Scam Guard, lets you upload screenshots of:
- Text messages.
- Emails.
- Websites.
- Social media messages.
- QR codes.
You’ll get instant advice on whether it’s safe, so you can act with confidence.
What you get with Scam Guard
Scam Guard includes a range of features designed to protect you across calls, messages and online activity.
AI Triple Lock Protection
Powered by Norton’s Genie AI, this combines three layers of protection:
- Safe Email: Flags suspicious emails before you open them — helping you spot scams early.
- Safe SMS: Uses AI to detect scam texts and warn you before you interact.
- Safe Web: Helps protect you from scam websites while shopping or browsing.
Scam Assistant
Upload screenshots of messages, emails, links or QR codes and get instant guidance on whether they’re safe.
Call labelling
Automatically screens every incoming call on EE’s network, labelling suspected spam or scam calls on your screen.
Mobile Device Security
Protects your phone against viruses, ransomware and malicious attachments - stepping in if something dangerous is opened by accident.
Dark Web Monitoring
Alerts you if your personal details appear in a data breach on the dark web, so you can act quickly and protect your accounts.
Social Media Monitoring
Keeps an eye on your social accounts and alerts you if suspicious activity is detected.
Password Manager
Creates strong passwords for you, stores them securely and fills them in automatically — no need to remember them.
For full details on Scam Guard, please review Scam Guard terms and conditions.
Your Scam Guard questions answered
No service can guarantee 100% protection — scammers constantly change tactics. But Scam Guard gives you proactive protection, real-time warnings and extra tools to help you spot scams sooner and reduce the risk.
Yes. All incoming calls are screened, including international ones.
No. Call labelling doesn’t work outside the UK.
No. Scam Guard only screens calls made over the mobile network.