TrustGraph
How TrustGuard explains a verdict
Every analysis is traced through a five-stage investigation timeline, so you can see exactly how TrustGuard reached its verdict — not just the score.
The five stages
- Input
- — the kind of message analyzed (text, email, call, or scenario).
- Indicators
- — how many scam signals were found, with examples.
- Fraud type
- — the closest matching scam category.
- Risk score
- — the 0–100 score and its risk band.
- Next step
- — the recommended safe action.
Live examples
Bank fraud text (smishing)
A fake bank alert with a look-alike link and a prepaid-card demand.
Investigation timeline
Input
Text message
Indicators
3 detected
Look-alike domain, Credential harvesting, +1 more
Fraud type
Bank Fraud Alert / Smishing
Risk score
94 / 100 — High
Next step
Do not click the link — contact your bank using the number on the back of your card.
CEO deepfake wire request
An urgent, secret wire request that cites a video as approval — possible synthetic media.
Investigation timeline
Input
Scenario
Indicators
3 detected
Executive impersonation, Possible synthetic media, +1 more
Fraud type
Possible Synthetic-Media Executive Impersonation
Risk score
93 / 100 — High
Next step
Do not act on the message — confirm any wire request with the executive through a known internal channel.
Social Security threat
A government-impersonation call threatening arrest unless you pay with gift cards.
Investigation timeline
Input
Phone call
Indicators
3 detected
Government impersonation, Threat of arrest, +1 more
Fraud type
Government Impersonation Scam
Risk score
91 / 100 — High
Next step
Hang up immediately — the SSA never calls to demand payment.