Echelon – Scam & Fake News Filter
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Scans pages in real time to detect scams, spam, and fake news.
Echelon is a lightweight yet powerful browser extension that protects users from online scams, misinformation, and suspicious links — all in real time. Built with everyday internet users in mind, it actively scans websites, search results, and social media feeds to detect fraudulent content before it reaches you.
✅ Key Features:
🛡 Real-Time Scam Detection – Uses AI-powered logic and API integrations to detect scammy websites, phishing links, and fake online offers as you browse.
🔍 Fake News Filter – Verifies news articles against a database of trusted sources and flags misleading or fake content.
🔗 Link Safety Scanner – Warns you before clicking on unsafe or unverified links.
📊 Visual Trust Meter – Shows a green-to-red trust score on websites and links to help users assess safety at a glance.
🎛 Filter Control Panel – Users can customize detection sensitivity, filter type (e.g., news, finance, shopping), and toggle the extension on/off.
🌍 Locally Relevant – Designed for Botswana and Southern African contexts, with local scam trends and languages considered.
👥 Who It’s For:
General internet users
Parents protecting kids
Students doing research
Elders or people new to the internet
Anyone at risk of cyber scams or fake news