Scamcheck MCP Server vs Scamverify MCP
A side-by-side look at the Scamcheck MCP Server and Scamverify MCP MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Scamcheck MCP Server for security work as a local process; choose Scamverify MCP for security as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Scamcheck MCP Server when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SCAMCHECK_API_KEY. - You want tools like
scan_message.
Choose Scamverify MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Security domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: API key required.
- You have the keys it needs:
SCAMVERIFY_API_KEY. - You want tools like
check_phone, check_url, check_text.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Security | Security |
| Quality signal | 57/100 · Good | 56/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | Not declared | API key required |
| Pricing | Not declared | Freemium |
| Required env vars | SCAMCHECK_API_KEY | SCAMVERIFY_API_KEY |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 0 | 1 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 4 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 1 | 10 |
| Full listing | View Scamcheck MCP Server | View Scamverify MCP |
Tools & capabilities
Scamcheck MCP Server tools 1
scan_messageScan a suspicious message, URL, or text for scam indicators using ScamCheck AI. Returns a verdict (Likely Scam / Suspicious / Likely Safe), risk score (0-100), category, confidence, reasons flagged, and recommended actions. Use this whenever a user shares a message they received and wants to know if it's a scam.
Scamverify MCP tools 10
check_phoneLook up a US phone number for scam reports, carrier info, robocall flags, and community reports. Returns risk score (0-100), verdict, and detailed signals from FTC, FCC, carrier, and community data.check_urlCheck a website URL for safety. Analyzes domain age, SSL certificate, redirect chains, brand impersonation, Google Web Risk, URLhaus, ThreatFox, and community reports.check_textAnalyze a text/SMS message for scam indicators. Extracts and cross-references embedded phone numbers and URLs. AI identifies scam type, red flags, and risk level.check_emailAnalyze an email for phishing indicators. Checks sender domain, email headers (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), brand impersonation, embedded URLs and phone numbers.check_documentAnalyze a document image for scam indicators. Uses vision AI to extract entities (addresses, officials, citations, phone numbers) and verifies them against government databases.check_qrScan a QR code image and verify its contents. Decodes the QR code server-side and, if it contains a URL, runs full URL verification.batch_phoneLook up multiple phone numbers in a single request (max 100).batch_urlCheck multiple URLs in a single request (max 100).get_usageCheck your current API usage quota and rate limits for the billing period.get_statusCheck the operational status of ScamVerify API services. No authentication required.
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Scamcheck MCP Server
{
"mcpServers": {
"scamcheck-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"scamcheck-mcp-server"
],
"env": {
"SCAMCHECK_API_KEY": "YOUR_SCAMCHECK_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Scamverify MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"scamverifyai-scamverify-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@scamverifyai/scamverify-mcp"
],
"env": {
"SCAMVERIFY_API_KEY": "YOUR_SCAMVERIFY_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Scamcheck MCP Server is categorized under Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Scamverify MCP belongs to Security and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Scamcheck MCP Server for security work and Scamverify MCP for security.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Scamcheck MCP Server has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. Scamverify MCP is listed as freemium — a free tier with paid plans. Auth: api key required. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add scamcheck-mcp-server and scamverifyai-scamverify-mcp as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Scamcheck MCP Server has a quality signal of 57/100 (Good) with 2 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars. Scamverify MCP has 56/100 (Good) with 4 views, 0 installs and 1 GitHub stars.