Scam Message Checker

LinkedIn scam checker

LinkedIn is used for recruitment scams and fake job offers. Paste a suspicious recruiter message to check it.

Check a suspicious message privately

Runs in your browser. No login. No message storage.

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  • Do not paste passwords, OTPs, private keys, or full card details.
  • Remove bank details, passport numbers, Emirates ID, Aadhaar, or national IDs.
  • The checker is designed to run in your browser and not store your message.

Paste the suspicious message here. Remove passwords, OTPs, card numbers, bank details, passport numbers, or anything highly sensitive before checking.

For your privacy, remove OTPs, passwords, full card numbers, account numbers, and private IDs before checking. The checker is designed not to send your pasted message to analytics.

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Sensitive-looking details may be hidden before analysis. Everything runs in your browser - the message you paste is not saved, and not sent to any server.

Your result includes:

  • Risk level
  • Red flags found
  • Safe next steps
  • Recovery guide
  • Reporting options

Your result will appear here

Paste a message and choose Check this 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 LinkedIn scams

  • Fake recruiter and job offers
  • Requests for fees, equipment deposits, or bank details
  • Task and reshipping scams
  • Phishing links to 'apply' or 'verify'

Red flags on LinkedIn

  • Offers with no interview and instant hiring
  • Requests to pay or share bank details early
  • Communication moved to chat apps
  • Salaries far above normal

Safety tips

  • Verify the company through its official website
  • Never pay to be hired
  • Do not share bank or ID details with a recruiter
  • Search the company name with 'scam'

Related scam types

Job scamRecruitment fraud that uses fake offers to collect fees, bank details, or 'task' deposits.Task scamA scammer offers small payments for simple online tasks, then pressures you to deposit your own money to 'unlock' bigger earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a LinkedIn message for scams?

Paste the LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn 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.

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