Is this a scam?
Paste a suspicious message, link, email, or screenshot. Scam Check analyzes potential warning signs and helps you understand what to do next.
How Scam Check Works
Our hybrid analysis system combines deterministic security rules with generative AI reasoning to evaluate digital threats.
1. Technical URL Inspection
Inspects domains for Punycode homoglyphs, IP addresses, suspicious TLDs, and brand imitation patterns.
2. Pattern & Behavioral Analysis
Evaluates social engineering tactics including artificial urgency, fear, and unauthorized payment demands.
3. Explainable Risk Score
Delivers a transparent Risk Score (0-100) with plain-language reasoning and clear next steps.
See How It Works
Here is how Scam Check analyzes a typical fake postal delivery scam message.
Artificial Urgency
Pressures recipient to act within 24 hours under threat of package return.
Suspicious Domain Pattern
Uses unofficial domain (postal-track-verify.top) instead of official postal domain.
Unsolicited Payment Demand
Asks for fee via SMS link to harvest credit card credentials.
Scam Types to Watch
Understand common tactics scammers use across messaging apps, email, and web links.
Phishing & Fake Login Links
Scammers send SMS or emails containing links to fake login pages that mirror banks, social media, or delivery providers.
Delivery & Package Holding Scams
Fake notifications claiming a parcel is held due to unpaid customs fees or address correction requirements.
Fake Remote Job Offers
Fraudulent recruiters offer high-paying remote "task processing" or data entry jobs demanding upfront fees for equipment or registration.
Crypto & Investment Fraud
Promotions promising "guaranteed returns" or exclusive trading algorithms through fake brokerage dashboards.
Romance & Relationship Scams
Scammers build emotional intimacy over weeks, then fabricate emergencies demanding financial assistance.
AI Voice & Impersonation Calls
Using short audio clips from social media to clone voices of loved ones and fabricate kidnapping or bail emergencies.
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Phishing & Fake Login Links
Scammers send SMS or emails containing links to fake login pages that mirror banks, social media, or delivery providers.
- ⚠️ Domain name does not match the official company website
- ⚠️ Unsolicited message requesting account verification or payment
- ⚠️ Generic greeting or grammatical errors
Delivery & Package Holding Scams
Fake notifications claiming a parcel is held due to unpaid customs fees or address correction requirements.
- ⚠️ SMS comes from an ordinary mobile number rather than an official shortcode
- ⚠️ Demands immediate online payment for unexpected parcels
- ⚠️ URL directs to non-governmental or generic TLD websites
Fake Remote Job Offers
Fraudulent recruiters offer high-paying remote "task processing" or data entry jobs demanding upfront fees for equipment or registration.
- ⚠️ Employer asks for payment before you start working
- ⚠️ Interviews happen entirely via encrypted text messaging without video/phone
- ⚠️ Recruiter email domain does not match the company corporate domain
Crypto & Investment Fraud
Promotions promising "guaranteed returns" or exclusive trading algorithms through fake brokerage dashboards.
- ⚠️ Promises of guaranteed high returns with zero risk
- ⚠️ Pressure to transfer crypto to unverified wallet addresses
- ⚠️ Reluctance to meet in person or provide corporate regulatory licensing
Romance & Relationship Scams
Scammers build emotional intimacy over weeks, then fabricate emergencies demanding financial assistance.
- ⚠️ Processes intense feelings very early in communication
- ⚠️ Always cancels plans to meet in person
- ⚠️ Eventually asks for financial help or investment assistance
AI Voice & Impersonation Calls
Using short audio clips from social media to clone voices of loved ones and fabricate kidnapping or bail emergencies.
- ⚠️ Caller demands secrecy and forbids calling other family members
- ⚠️ Pressure for immediate un-traceable payment
- ⚠️ Unusual caller ID or masked phone numbers
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Responsible AI & Advisory Boundaries
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