Free tool · Safety

Is this message a scam?

Paste a text, email, DM or what a caller said. We highlight the red flags scammers rely on and tell you what to do next.

Runs on your device only

How it works

The checker scans for 15 patterns that show up again and again in scam messages:

  • Pressure to act fast, or to keep it secret.
  • Payment by gift card, crypto, wire or payment apps.
  • A "new number" relative, bank, delivery company or government agency.
  • Requests for codes, passwords or remote access to your device.

Your privacy

This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or paste is uploaded, stored or sent to us or anyone else. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.

Questions

Can this tool tell me for sure that a message is a scam?

No. It looks for the patterns scammers use most often, like pressure, secrecy, unusual payment methods and requests for codes. A message with no red flags can still be a scam, and a real message can trigger a flag. Use it as a second opinion, then verify through a phone number or website you already trust.

What if the message claims to be from a family member?

AI voice cloning means a call or voice note can sound exactly like someone you know. Hang up and call the person back on the number saved in your phone, or ask a question only they would know. Many families agree on a safe word for emergencies.

I already paid or shared a code. What now?

Contact your bank or card provider straight away using the number on the back of your card, and change the password of any account involved. In the US you can report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, and in the UK to Action Fraud.

Is my message stored?

No. The check runs in your browser with no network request. Nothing is uploaded.