Singapore’s New AI App Checks WhatsApp and Telegram Chats for Scam Patterns

Singapore's new AI-powered AntiScam Pango app has been launched on November 4, 2026 to detect scam patterns in WhatsApp, Telegram, and SMS notifications. Developed in collaboration with Google DeepMind, the free Android beta application examines incoming notifications for potential scams, including those involving unknown senders.

The app's AI runs directly on the user's phone and looks for suspicious patterns as conversations develop, such as moving from casual greetings to requests for money. It alerts users to potentially suspicious exchanges, allowing them to verify the sender, report the message, or continue messaging. While 80.8% of reported scam cases in Singapore involved victims initiating money transfers, the app's real-world effectiveness remains unproven.

Currently available only for Android 12 or newer devices with at least 6GB of RAM, the app does not support multiple languages other than English. Users should install the app only if they enable notification access and are cautious of potential false alarms.