Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

General & Protection

 

• What is CyBelt?

   

  CyBelt is an on-device digital safety application designed to protect smartphone users from cyber crime, online fraud, phishing links, and digital arrest coercion in real-time.

   

• What specific threats does CyBelt defend against?

   

  • Digital Arrest & Video Scams: Detects coercive calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement, customs, or court officials, and triggers an urgent warning overlay to interrupt the scam.

     

  • Malicious Links & Fake Apps: Evaluates links received via SMS and messaging apps to warn you before you download malicious files or visit phishing websites.

     

  • UPI & Payment Traps: Helps prevent accidental money transfers and unauthorized payment requests during high-risk calls.

     

  • Call & SMS Redirects: Verifies whether call forwarding has been secretly activated on your phone line.

     

  • Fake QR Codes: Inspects public payment and website QR codes before you open or pay through them.

     

• Is CyBelt easy to use for seniors and non-technical family members?

   

  Yes. CyBelt is designed to run quietly in the background without complex settings. If a threat occurs, it alerts the user with high-contrast visual warnings and spoken voice guidance in plain, non-technical language.

   

Privacy & Security

 

• Does CyBelt read my private chats or record my calls?

   

  No. CyBelt is built on a strict zero-knowledge, 100% on-device security model. The app never records phone conversations, never reads private personal messages, and never stores communication logs. All security evaluations occur ephemerally in your device's memory and are discarded immediately.

   

• Does CyBelt collect or sell my personal information?

   

  No. CyBelt does not require you to create an account, enter your phone number, or provide an email address. We do not maintain user databases and never transmit, monetize, or share personal data with external servers or third-party advertisers.

   

• Why does CyBelt ask for permissions during setup?

   

  CyBelt requests select Android permissions strictly to deliver defensive safeguards locally on your device:

   

  • Display Over Other Apps: Needed to show full-screen threat alerts when high-risk scam scenarios are detected.

     

  • Notification & Message Access: Needed to inspect incoming links locally and flag dangerous downloads before they are opened.

     

  • Camera: Used solely inside the QR Code Safety Inspector to scan destination links before opening them.

     

Device Performance & Daily Use

 

• Will CyBelt drain my battery or slow down my phone?

   

  No. CyBelt's on-device safety engine is optimized for minimal resource usage. It operates efficiently in the background without affecting device speed, memory performance, or battery longevity.

   

• What should I do when CyBelt displays a Red Threat Warning?

   

  Disconnect the ongoing call or exit the suspicious link immediately. If you recognize the interaction and know it is genuine, you can safely dismiss the warning using your phone's standard fingerprint, face unlock, or screen lock.

   

Plans, Free Trial & Referrals

 

• How does the 30-Day Free Pro Shield Trial work?

   

  All new users receive 30 days of full Pro Shield automated protection upon installation. No credit card, payment details, or phone number are required to start the trial.

   

• What happens when the 30-day trial expires?

   

  You can continue with continuous automated protection by subscribing to Pro Shield or remain on the Basic Shield tier for free forever, which includes utility tools like the Call Redirect Checker and QR Code Inspector.

   

• How do referral rewards work?

   

  You can share your referral link with family and friends directly from the app. For each person who installs CyBelt through your referral, additional free Pro Shield protection days are automatically credited to your account.