SMS / Text Message scam checker
Text-message scams ("smishing") use short, urgent messages with a link. Check a text below before tapping anything.
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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 SMS / Text Message scams
- Fake delivery or parcel fee messages
- Fake bank or card "security alert" texts
- Toll, parking, or tax "unpaid fee" demands
- One-time passcode (OTP) requests
Red flags on SMS / Text Message
- A link asking you to pay a small fee to release a parcel
- Urgent threats about account suspension or fines
- Shortened or odd-looking web addresses
- Requests to confirm card or login details by text
Safety tips
- Do not tap links in unexpected texts.
- Verify using the official app or the number on your card or bill.
- Forward scam texts to your country's reporting service where available.
- Block the sender after reporting.
Related scam types
Smishing (SMS phishing)Smishing is phishing carried out through SMS text messages, often impersonating delivery companies, banks, or government agencies.Delivery scamA scammer pretends a parcel is held or needs a fee, to capture your card details on a fake page.Toll payment scamA scammer claims you owe a small unpaid toll and must pay quickly to avoid penalties.Bank impersonation scamA scammer pretends to be your bank to make you reveal codes, move money, or share card details.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check an SMS / Text Message message for scams?
Paste the SMS / Text Message 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 SMS / Text Message 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.