Platform scam message checkers
Scams look different depending on where they arrive. Pick the app, website, or platform where you got the message for tailored red flags and reporting steps - or paste the message into the checker for an instant risk read.
Messaging apps
Social media
Marketplaces
Payment & finance
Jobs & recruitment
Crypto & investment
Other platforms
Common platform scam signs
- Unexpected contact that pushes urgency or secrecy.
- Links or QR codes that don't match the platform's real domain.
- Requests for codes, passwords, payments, or to move to another app.
- "Support" or "verification" messages sent by DM rather than in-app notices.
Reviewed 2026-06-05. Reporting steps change - verify on the platform's official help centre, and tell us if a link is broken.
Frequently asked questions
How do platform scam checkers help?
Each guide explains the scams most common on that app or site, the platform-specific red flags, and how to report on that platform.
My account was compromised - what should I do?
Reset the password, turn on two-step verification, check active sessions and recovery details, and report the takeover to the platform's official help centre.
Which platform do scammers use most?
It varies, but messaging apps and social media are common because they feel personal. The safest habit is to verify independently before acting on any message.