Scam Message Checker

Is this message a scam?

Quick, plain-English answers for the specific messages people get most often. Each page explains why a message is suspicious, what the scammer wants, and exactly what to do. To check your own wording, paste it into the message checker.

AI & deepfake scams

Banking & payment scams

Crypto & investment scams

Delivery & travel scams

Email scams

Government impersonation scams

Job & income scams

Marketplace scams

Recovery scams

Social media scams

WhatsApp scams

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