ShieldsON
Free — no credit card required

See the scam before you click.

The ShieldsON ribbon sits at the top of every email in Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo and tells you in plain English whether it is safe — and why.

Protect your loved ones now with the ShieldsON email ribbon, always free (no credit card required). Advanced features available with a subscription.

Set up in two minutes

  1. Add the ribbon to your browser

    Works with Chrome and Edge on Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo Mail.

  2. Open your inbox

    Every message gets a colour-coded rating with the reasons spelled out.

  3. Invite two trusted advisors

    One tap sends a suspicious email to someone you trust for a second opinion.

What the ribbon checks

  • Who actually sent the message (sender authentication, not display names)
  • Brand impersonation — fake Microsoft, bank, Amazon and delivery notices
  • Every link, including redirects and brand-new domains
  • Pressure tactics: urgency, gift cards, wire transfers, “verify your account”
  • Senders you have already confirmed as safe, so real mail stays green

Your ProofMark also appears in the ribbon, so you always know the alert really came from ShieldsON.

Pricing

The ribbon is free. Help is optional.

Free

Email Ribbon

$0
  • Safety ribbon on Gmail, Outlook & Yahoo
  • Plain-English risk explanations
  • Email a Trusted Advisor for a second opinion
  • No credit card required
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$149 /year
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  • Unlimited plain-English answers
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Premium Membership

$249 /year
  • Everything in Basic
  • Email our team when you want a real person
  • Written verdict on anything you forward
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Gifting a year for a parent or grandparent is $119.88 — send a gift membership. Family plans are coming soon.

Turn the ribbon on today.

Always-free protection for you and the people you look after.

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