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Life & fun · June 16, 2025

Beacon

Know the risk before you pick up or reply

Beacon launched on June 16, 2025 with 22 votes, #721 of 7,999 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Beacon is a progressive web app that flags scam calls and texts for everyday users. Enter or tap a phone number and instantly see a clear risk score, source details, and community reports so you can decide whether to answer, block, or report.

Beacon Progressive Web App

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