Scam Check

Got a weird text? Check it before you tap anything.

Paste the message or add a screenshot. In seconds you get a plain-English verdict, the warning signs, and exactly what to do next.

Example result Scam

Fake toll payment · 96% confident

This is a common fake toll notice. Toll agencies don't text links demanding fast payment, and the web address isn't an official one.

Warning signs

  • Threatens a late fee if you don't pay today
  • Link goes to an odd web address, not your state's toll site
  • You weren't expecting this message

What to do

  • Don't tap the link or reply
  • Check your toll account by typing the official address yourself
  • Forward the text to 7726, then delete it

Text messages are the most-reported way scammers reach people

In 2025, Americans reported losing a record $15.9 billion to fraud, and text messages were the top way scammers made first contact, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Most losses are never reported, so the real number is higher.

How it works

Paste or snap

Copy the text, email or link, or add a screenshot.

We read the signs

Urgency, odd links, payment demands, impersonation and other known tricks.

You get a clear answer

Scam, suspicious or looks safe, with simple next steps.

Plans

Free

$0
  • Up to 20 checks a day
  • Text or screenshot
  • Works on any phone or computer
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Family plan Coming soon

$4.99 / month, planned
  • Protect up to 5 family members
  • Get an alert when a loved one checks a dangerous message
  • Monthly briefing on the newest scams

Rules that stop most scams

Questions

Is the answer always right?

No tool catches every scam. Scam Check gives an AI opinion based on known scam patterns. When in doubt, treat a message as a scam and contact the company directly.

Do you keep the messages I check?

No. We send the message to our AI provider to analyze it and show you the result. We don't save it. Don't paste passwords, full card numbers or one-time codes.

Can I install it on my phone?

Yes. Open the checker, then use your browser's "Add to Home Screen" option. It opens like an app.

Who is it for?

Anyone who gets texts and emails, and especially families helping older parents spot scams.