Telus and Norton have introduced Telus Scam Protection, a security feature that provides comprehensive scam protection across calls, texts, and emails. This feature is a game-changer for protecting your personal and financial information. Here are some standout recommendations and actionable tips to stay safe from scams with Telus Scam Protection.
Safe Call: This feature helps identify suspicious calls and can automatically block calls that are identified as scams and label incoming calls as scams, spam, or a verified business. It's a great tool for keeping your phone lines safe from unwanted calls.
Safe SMS: This feature automatically reviews incoming text messages that appear to be scams or phishing attempts. Instead of deleting the messages, it marks them with a warning label. This allows you to review the messages and decide whether to take action.
Safe Email: This feature scans a customer’s inbox on their phone and labels messages that look like scams, phishing, or fake invoices. It also gives customers a warning before clicking any links. You can connect five supported email accounts.
In addition to these features, Telus Scam Protection also includes an AI Scam Assistant, which provides 24/7 information on scams and cyber safety. Customers can ask questions if they think they are being scammed, want general guidance, or need product-related assistance. They can also paste text or upload screenshots of suspicious messages and links to get help checking for potential threats, including messages from apps like iMessage, WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Messenger.
To use Telus Scam Protection, you can activate it once and it runs in the background. The feature is included at no additional cost with new data plans, but existing customers can add it by switching to an eligible plan or adding it to their existing plan for $3 per month. With this feature, you can stay one step ahead of scammers and protect your personal information and finances.