SkimGuard
Detect card skimmers instantly
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Every time you tap your card at a gas pump, ATM, or payment terminal, there's something you can't see — and it could be draining your bank account right now.
Card skimming is one of the fastest-growing forms of financial fraud. Criminals attach hidden devices to payment terminals that silently steal your card data in seconds. You won't know until the charges appear.
SkimGuard changes that.
NEW — YOUR CAR NOW SCANS FOR SKIMMERS
Pull up to any gas pump and your car's built-in screen tells you if it's safe — before you open the door. SkimGuard now runs on Apple CarPlay. Ask Siri or Google: "Is this pump safe?" Voice commands supported.
SCAN BEFORE YOU SWIPE
Open the app, hold your phone near any payment terminal, and get an instant result. Clean or suspicious. No technical knowledge required.
DRIVES WITH YOU
SkimGuard now detects suspicious devices automatically as you drive past gas stations and ATMs — no scanning required. When something is flagged near you, you'll know before you even park.
HOW IT WORKS
SkimGuard scans for the wireless signals that skimming devices emit. Most skimmers broadcast a signal so criminals can retrieve stolen data remotely — and that signal is exactly what SkimGuard detects. Our continuously updated detection rules mean SkimGuard stays ahead of new skimmer models as they emerge.
BUILT FOR EVERYONE
You don't need to know what a skimmer looks like. You don't need any technical knowledge. If SkimGuard finds something suspicious, it tells you clearly and tells you what to do next. If everything checks out, you get a green light and swipe with confidence.
ALERTS NEAR YOU
Get notified when you're approaching a location where a skimmer has been detected — before you get out of the car. Available to all users.
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, SAFER
Every scan contributes to something bigger. SkimGuard maps skimmer detections in real time so you can see where threats have been found nearby and which businesses are clear. When you spot something suspicious, report it — and you'll alert everyone in your area instantly.
SKIMGUARD PRO — UNLIMITED PROTECTION
Scanning is always free. Upgrade to SkimGuard Pro for:
- Full scan history — every terminal you've ever checked
- Re-scan reminders so you never forget to check
- Export your history
- No advertisements
TRUSTED BY YOUR COMMUNITY
SkimGuard is built by SafeSignals, a company dedicated to giving everyday people the tools that were previously only available to security professionals. We don't sell your data. We don't share your location with third parties. We exist to protect you — full stop.
WORKS AT
- Gas stations and fuel pumps
- ATMs and cash machines
- Retail payment terminals
- Convenience stores
- Pharmacies and supermarkets
- Parking meters and pay stations
- Anywhere you tap, swipe, or insert your card
Swipe fearless.
Terms of Use: https://skimguard.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://skimguard.io/privacy
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Bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, SafeSignals, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Location
- Contact Info
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Safe Signals LLC
- Size
- 94.3 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Location
- This app may use your location even when it is not open, which can decrease device battery life.
- Languages
English and 7 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- SkimGuard Premium USD 5.99
- SkimGuard Standard (Annual) USD 22.99
- SkimGuard Premium (Annual) USD 59.99
- SkimGuard Standard USD 1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 SkimGuard, Inc.