Free scam check tools
Free tools to check if something is a scam
Check a message, link, email, screenshot or QR code before you act on it. Every tool is free, works in any language and doesn't store what you check.
Check tools
Link checker
See who really owns a link, how old the site is and where it leads, before you open it.
Open toolScam text checker
Paste a suspicious text or WhatsApp message and get a clear risk level in seconds.
Open toolScam email checker
Paste an email, or forward it to us, and see if it's phishing.
Open toolScreenshot checker
Upload a screenshot of an ad, post or chat you can't copy.
Open toolQR code checker
Scan a QR code safely and see where it leads before anything opens.
Open toolOther free things on the site
- Check by emailForward a suspicious email and get the verdict back by email.
- Family safe-word kitMake a private family code word that stops AI voice-clone scams.
- Spot the scam quizTest yourself on 10 real-style messages. Can you spot the fakes?
- Scam WeatherWhat scammers are trying this week in your country.
- Been scammed? Action planStep-by-step help, and where to report a scam in your country.
- Free website widgetAdd a scam checker to your own website, library or community page.
Learn the words scammers use
Smishing, quishing, pig butchering, APP fraud: our scam glossary explains them in plain language. For the bigger picture, see the latest scam statistics.
Questions
Are these scam check tools really free?
Yes. They're free for everyone, worldwide. We're funded by advertising on our guides and by partners we recommend, which we always label.
Which tool should I use?
Paste messages into the scam text checker, links into the link checker, and upload a screenshot for ads or chats you can't copy. For QR codes, use the QR code checker. For emails, forward them to us.