03 — Civic Tech — 2025
ScamSentry
ScamSentry helps people report online scams safely. Anyone can flag fake sites without sharing personal info. It pins reports on a live map so you can spot local danger zones fast. A clean dashboard lets team reviewers check reports quickly.
ScamSentry Case Study & Architecture
The ScamSentry Challenge
Most victims stay quiet after a scam. Filing reports takes time and can feel stressful. Without shared data, neighbors cannot spot new scams until more people lose money.
Engineering Approach for ScamSentry
I built a fast, private reporting tool. Anyone can submit a scam alert in under a minute with no account. Mapbox plots every report as a clear heat dot. Firebase stops bot spam and keeps user data safe. A verified list also helps buyers check if a seller is real.
Core Highlights & Architecture
Built a fast form that lets anyone flag scams without logging in.
Added interactive Mapbox maps that turn reports into clear neighborhood danger zones.
Created an easy dashboard to approve reports and manage verified store listings.
ScamSentry Tech Stack & Tools
Automated threat heuristic scoring and regional incident alert webhooks.