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Jortty and Bitdefender Scamio
Scamio is a free chat from Bitdefender that tells you whether a message looks like a scam. Jortty protects you from scams too, and then helps with the rest of your tech.
Real Jortty in a web browser, checking a text that claims to be from Medicare. Recorded on our test system; the waiting is sped up.
Side by side
What each one does today.
Both check a message you are not sure about. The difference is what else they do.
| Feature | Jortty | Bitdefender Scamio |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | AI tech helpProtects you from scams and helps with your phone, computer and everyday online jobs. | A free scam-checking chatSend it a message, link, QR code or screenshot and it says whether it looks safe. Bitdefender describes it as early access. |
| Price | Free planPremium is $20 a month after a 7-day free trial. Elite is $50 a month. | FreeYou sign in with a Bitdefender account. |
| Where you use it | Any web browserAt jortty.com on a computer, tablet or phone. Shield works in Chrome, Edge and Firefox. Apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows are coming soon. | Web, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and DiscordYou chat with it where you already message people. |
| Check a message you are unsure of | YesPaste it or send a photo in the chat, or forward an email to scam@jortty.com. | YesPaste text or a link, share a QR code or screenshot, or describe what happened. |
| Checks your inbox automatically | YesConnect Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo or iCloud for automatic checks. Read-only: Jortty never moves, sends or deletes mail. | Not in ScamioBitdefender offers separate Email Protection for Gmail and Outlook with its paid Premium Security and Ultimate Security plans. |
| Warns you on dangerous websites | YesShield, a free browser extension for Chrome, Edge and Firefox. | Not part of ScamioYou check a link by sending it to the chat. |
| Help with your phone, computer and apps | YesPhones, computers, apps and settings, explained step by step, by message or by voice. | NoScamio is focused on scams. |
| Letters, documents and guides | Yes, on Premium and EliteLetters, lists, Word, Excel and PDF files, and illustrated guides. | No |
| Local tech help | YesTechConnect finds real local tech help near you. You choose who to call. | No |
| Live classes | YesFree live group classes, starting late January 2027. Replays on Premium and Elite. | No |
| Family | YesPremium adds 1 family member, Elite up to 4. Care Circle sends family a note when Jortty stops a scam aimed at you. | No |
| Books or pays for you | NoJortty finds the right page and option. You do the booking, buying and paying. | No |
When Scamio may suit you better
If all you want is a quick, free check of the odd message, and you like doing it inside WhatsApp or Messenger, Scamio does that well and costs nothing. Jortty is for people who also want their inbox watched for them and someone patient to ask about everything else.Facts about Bitdefender Scamio were checked on 14 November 2026 from these pages: Bitdefender Scamio · Bitdefender Email Protection announcement. Products change; if something here is out of date, tell us at hello@jortty.com and we will fix it.
Scam protection
Four ways Jortty protects you from scams.
Check one message when you are unsure, or let Jortty keep an eye on your inbox for you. Every scam check is just as careful on every plan, including Free.
Shield and Navigator
Stopped before you type a thing.
Shield is a free browser extension that warns you when a page looks dangerous. Navigator, on Premium and Elite, sees the page you are on and tells you where to click, step by step.
- Shield works on every plan
- Chrome, Edge and Firefox today; Safari is coming
- Jortty never types passwords or card numbers for you
Everyday tech help
Then help with the rest of your tech.
Ask about the printer that says offline, a setting you cannot find or a trip you are planning. Type it or just talk. Jortty explains in plain words and stays with you until it is done.
- Help with phones, computers, tablets and apps
- Looks things up on the live web, like real flights and prices
- Brings you the exact page; you do the booking and paying
Local help, letters and guides
When you need hands, or a letter written.
Some jobs need a person in the room. Jortty finds real local tech help near you, and you choose who to call. On Premium and Elite it also writes letters and makes step-by-step guides you can print.
- Local tech help near your ZIP code
- Letters and lists as Word, Excel or PDF files
- Everything is saved in your Library
Free live workshops
Learn with real people.
Friendly live classes on your computer, free for everyone with a Jortty account. They start in late January 2027. Premium and Elite also get the replays.
Questions people ask
Is Scamio really free?
Does Scamio check my email inbox?
Does Jortty read or change my email?
Can I use both?
Is Jortty antivirus software?
Does Jortty book or buy things for me?
Start free.
Free forever, or Premium at $20 a month after a 7-day free trial. Every check is just as careful on every plan; Premium and Elite add automatic inbox watching.
Screens are real Jortty, recorded on our test system with a demo account. Shield and Navigator are shown on example pages.