Scam Message Checker

Outlook scam checker

Outlook and Microsoft-themed emails are used for phishing and support scams. Paste a suspicious email 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 Outlook scams

  • Microsoft account phishing
  • Fake support and security alerts
  • Invoice and payment fraud
  • Malware attachments

Red flags on Outlook

  • Security alerts demanding urgent action
  • Links to sign in outside the official site
  • Requests to call a support number
  • Unexpected attachments

Safety tips

  • Check account security in genuine settings only
  • Never call numbers from inside an email
  • Do not open unexpected attachments
  • Turn on 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.Remote access scamA scammer convinces you to install remote-control software so they can access your device and accounts.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 an Outlook message for scams?

Paste the Outlook 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 Outlook 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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