{"product_id":"ai-scam-message-triage-in-n8n-claude-google-sheets-alerts","title":"AI Scam Message Triage in n8n: Claude + Google Sheets Alerts","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStop AI-detected scam messages before they cost you money—automate triage in n8n with Claude + Google Sheets alerts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis n8n workflow receives suspicious calls\/messages via an HTTP webhook, analyzes them with Anthropic Claude (plus heuristic keyword scoring), produces calm plain-language safety guidance, logs every check to Google Sheets, and—when risk is high—alerts a trusted family contact via SendGrid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this workflow does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngests suspicious content\u003c\/strong\u003e through an \u003cstrong\u003en8n Webhook\u003c\/strong\u003e (with sensible defaults for testing when fields are missing).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns heuristic risk checks\u003c\/strong\u003e by scanning message text for common scam patterns such as \u003cem\u003eurgency\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epayment methods\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003esecrecy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ethreats\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eimpersonated authority\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssesses likelihood with Anthropic Claude\u003c\/strong\u003e, requesting scam classification, red flags, and an AI risk score\/confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles uncertainty safely\u003c\/strong\u003e: if Claude confidence is too low, the workflow stops and asks for more details instead of guessing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalculates a composite 0–100 risk score\u003c\/strong\u003e by blending the heuristic score, Claude’s AI risk score, and the number of AI-identified red flags; assigns a risk tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerates next steps in simple terms\u003c\/strong\u003e, including calm guidance and, when needed, a family alert message.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogs activity in Google Sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e by appending a summary row via the Google Sheets API.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEscalates when required\u003c\/strong\u003e: sends a \u003cstrong\u003eSendGrid email\u003c\/strong\u003e to a trusted family contact only for high-risk cases; otherwise returns guidance directly in the webhook response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTriaging suspicious \u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp messages\u003c\/strong\u003e or SMS texts with automated risk scoring and safety instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreening potentially fraudulent \u003cstrong\u003eemails\u003c\/strong\u003e and suspicious calling attempts before replying or paying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilding a lightweight fraud “watch” for SaaS operators or families who want documented alerts and response history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImplemented with core n8n nodes such as \u003cstrong\u003eWebhook\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eif\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eset\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecode\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ewait\u003c\/strong\u003e (plus notes\/sticky note documentation).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrates with \u003cstrong\u003eAnthropic Claude\u003c\/strong\u003e using an \u003cstrong\u003eAnthropic API credential\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWrites each triage result to \u003cstrong\u003eGoogle Sheets\u003c\/strong\u003e via the Google Sheets API.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSends escalation emails using \u003cstrong\u003eSendGrid\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"N8N Commerce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45812004716723,"sku":"N8N-17982","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6279\/6723\/files\/lLSlLRuUsheLYulwil55B_DKjt4c6Y.png?v=1786352516","url":"https:\/\/buyflowscripts.com\/products\/ai-scam-message-triage-in-n8n-claude-google-sheets-alerts","provider":"N8N Commerce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}