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Scam texts look more real every year

A text from a fake parcel service asking to update delivery details through a linkA text from a fake parcel service asking to update delivery details through a link

Delivery services will never ask you to pay an “address update” fee or small charge via random SMS links.

What kind of scam texts can you check?

How our scam text checker works

Step 1

Upload a screenshot

Upload the suspicious message.

Step 2

See what’s flagged, and why

Understand the potential red flags.

Step 3

Know what to do next

Get guidance on how to verify the message.

What does scam checker look for?

We analyze only what a person chooses to share with us. We don’t search for information about people online, collect data or try to uncover anything they haven’t brought to us.

How your messages are analysed

  • Urgency and pressure

    Messages that push you to act quickly or create fear of consequences.

  • Suspicious links

    Links that may lead to unexpected websites or ask for sensitive information.

  • Impersonation

    Messages pretending to be from a bank, company, government agency, or someone you know.

  • Requests for money or sensitive information

    Requests for payments, passwords, verification codes, or personal information.

  • Unusual requests

    Unexpected instructions or requests that don't follow a normal process.

  • Social engineering signals

    Tactics designed to manipulate you into trusting the message or taking action.

Why use a scam text checker?

Explanation, not just a verdict

Understand why something looks suspicious.

Check before you click

Get another layer of information before taking action.

Simple and focused

One tool for one important problem.

Privacy-first

We only analyze what you choose to share.

Already clicked a suspicious link?

  • Don’t enter more information.

    Close the page — don’t type anything else into it.

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  • Change your password if necessary.

    Start with any account the link pretended to be.

    Do now

  • Contact your bank if you shared payment information.

    Use the number on the back of your card.

    If you paid

  • Check your accounts for unusual activity.

    Look for logins and charges you don’t recognise.

  • Verify through an official channel.

    Open the real app or type the website yourself.

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Is my suspicious message private?

We don’t spy.We don’t look you up.

We analyze only what you choose to share with us. We don’t search for information about people online or try to uncover anything they haven’t brought to us.

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Frequently asked questions

A scam text is a message designed to trick you into clicking a link, sharing personal information, sending money, or taking another action that benefits the sender.

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