Gmail scam checker
Gmail phishing emails impersonate brands, banks, and colleagues. Paste a suspicious email to check it.
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- A calm risk level
- Red flags found
- Safe next steps
- Official reporting links
- A family-safe summary
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Common Gmail scams
- Brand and bank impersonation
- Business email compromise
- Fake invoices and payments
- Account-security phishing
Red flags on Gmail
- 'Account locked' or 'unusual activity' pressure
- Links to log in instead of the official site
- Attachments you did not expect
- Sender domains that don't match the brand
Safety tips
- Open accounts by typing the address yourself
- Never enter passwords from an email link
- Check sender addresses carefully
- Enable two-factor authentication
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.Brand impersonationScammers copy a trusted brand's name, look, and tone to make fake messages seem real.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Gmail message for scams?
Paste the Gmail 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 a Gmail 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.