Scam Message Checker
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Check suspicious messages before you click.

Paste any suspicious SMS, WhatsApp, email, or DM. Get the red flags, a risk level, safe next steps, and reporting guidance - without storing your message.

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How it works

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Paste the message

Add the suspicious text. Remove anything highly sensitive first - we tell you what to leave out.

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Get a clear risk check

See a calm risk level, the specific red flags found, and what the message is likely trying to do.

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Act safely

Follow simple next steps, copy a safe reply if needed, and find official ways to report it.

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Need to report a scam?

Find official fraud and cybercrime reporting links for your country, plus what to do if you already clicked, paid, or shared details.

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Built to protect your privacy

Privacy is the point. Here is exactly how your message is handled when you check it.

No account needed

Nothing to sign up for, and no profile is created.

Analysed in your browser

The check runs on your device, not on a server.

Message not stored by default

Your pasted text is not saved after the check.

Sensitive details masked

OTP, card, and ID-like details are masked before analysis.

Analytics never sees your text

Only safe, bucketed metadata is measured - never the message.

Official channels recommended

You’re always pointed to verified, official ways to report.

Frequently asked questions

Is the scam checker really free and private?

Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser. The message you paste is not stored or sent to a server by default, and sensitive details are masked before analysis.

Can it guarantee a message is safe?

No. It gives educational risk guidance based on common scam signals. Always verify through official channels before clicking, paying, or sharing details.

Who is this for?

Anyone who receives a message and is not sure if it is genuine - including older adults and people helping family members stay safe.

This tool provides educational scam risk guidance. It cannot guarantee that a message is safe or unsafe. Always verify through official channels before clicking links, sending money, or sharing personal information.

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