Email scam checker
Email phishing tries to make you click a link, open an attachment, or reply with details. Check an email below first.
Check message privately
Runs in your browser. No login. Message not stored.
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Paste a message and choose Check message to see your safety guidance.
- A calm risk level
- Red flags found
- Safe next steps
- Official reporting links
- A family-safe summary
Your pasted message is not shown in shared or printed summaries.
Common Email scams
- Fake account-security or password-reset alerts
- Fake invoices and payment-change requests
- Delivery, subscription, or refund lures
- Business email compromise targeting work accounts
Red flags on Email
- Sender address that does not match the real company domain
- Attachments you did not expect
- Links that go to a different domain than the displayed text
- Urgent pressure to act "within 24 hours"
Safety tips
- Hover over links to see the real destination before clicking.
- Open the company site directly instead of using email links.
- Never open unexpected attachments.
- Report phishing to your email provider and national service.
Related scam types
PhishingPhishing is when a scammer pretends to be a trusted person or organisation to trick you into revealing passwords, codes, or financial details, or into clicking a malicious link.Business email compromise (BEC)A scammer impersonates a senior colleague or supplier to redirect a payment to a fraudulent account.Fake invoice scamA scammer sends a fake invoice or renewal notice to make you pay for a product or service you did not order.Subscription renewal scamA scammer claims a subscription has renewed or will renew, to make you call a fake number or click a link.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check an Email message for scams?
Paste the Email message into the checker on this page. It runs in your browser and shows the red flags, what the message is likely trying to do, and safe next steps.
Is it safe to paste an Email message here?
Yes. The message is analysed on your device and is not stored or sent to a server by default. Sensitive details are masked before analysis.