Scam Call/Message Checker
Scam calls and messages often try to rush you. They want you to act before you have time to think. They may pretend to be a bank, a delivery company, the police, or a family member. They may say you have won a prize, or that something bad will happen if you do not pay at once. This checker looks at the words in a message and points out warning signs that scammers use again and again.
This tool does not look at the sender, the phone number, or any link. It only looks at the words you type. A message can be a scam even if this checker finds no warning signs. A message can also be safe even if it uses one strong word. Use the result as a warning to slow down and check another way, not as a final answer about whether a message is safe. If you feel rushed, worried, or excited by a message, that feeling itself is a reason to stop and ask someone you trust.
Do not paste real passwords, codes, bank details, card numbers, or personal details into this checker. Type a similar example instead. For example, if a message says "send your 6-digit code 482910", type "send your verification code" instead of the real code. Nothing you type is sent anywhere. The check happens only in your browser, on your own phone or computer, and nothing is stored by this site.
How to use this tool
- Read the call or message carefully, but do not click any link and do not reply yet.
- In the box below, type the words of the message in your own typing. Leave out any real passwords, codes, bank details, or personal details. Use a similar example instead.
- Tap or click the "Check the words" button.
- Read the list of warning signs found. Read the short safety steps under the result.
- If the result says stop, hang up or do not reply. Find the real number yourself, for example from a card, a bill, or an official app you already use, and call that number.
Worked example
Example message: "Urgent! Your account will close today only. Click the link to pay now. You won a prize."
When you check those words, the checker finds 4 warning groups: urgency, money or payment, prizes, and links. The result says: "Stop. Do not click, pay, or share anything." It then lists each warning group with a short explanation, and the safety steps: hang up or do not reply, call back on a number you find yourself, and never share codes or passwords. That is the correct result for this example, because the message rushes you, asks for payment, promises a prize, and tells you to click a link, all in a few short lines.
Common mistakes
- Trusting a message because it uses a known name. Scammers often copy the name of a bank, a shop, or a delivery company. A familiar name in the message does not prove the message came from that company. Always check by calling a number you find yourself.
- Clicking a link to "check" if it is safe. Clicking can take you to a fake page that looks real, or start a download. Do not click to test it. If you need to check something, open the company's own app yourself or type its address yourself, without using the link in the message.
- Sharing a code because the caller sounds kind or official. A real bank or company will not ask you to share a password, a one-time code, or a PIN on a call or in a message. A kind voice does not make the request safe. Never share codes or passwords with anyone who contacts you first.
- Paying with a gift card, crypto, or bank transfer because you were told to hurry. These payment methods are very hard to undo once the money is sent. If a message pushes you to pay this way and says "today only" or "act now", stop. Take time, and ask a family member or a trusted person before you pay anything.
- Replying "STOP" or arguing with the sender. Replying tells the sender that your number is active, and it can lead to more messages. The safer step is to not reply at all, block the number if your phone offers that choice, and tell someone you trust what happened.
Frequently asked questions
Does this checker guarantee that a message is safe?
No. This checker never guarantees safety. It only looks for common warning words. A scam message may use none of those words, and a safe message may use one of them. Always slow down, check another way, and ask someone you trust if you are unsure.
What should I do if I already clicked a link or shared a code?
Do not panic, but act quickly. Hang up or close the page. Do not enter more details. Call your bank on a number you find yourself if money or bank details may be involved, and change the password for that account from the company's own app or website. Tell a family member what happened so they can help you check the next steps.
Can a scam message come from a number that looks familiar?
Yes. Scammers can make a number look like a local number, a company number, or even a number you know. The number on the screen is not proof of who is calling. If the message rushes you or asks for money or codes, treat it with care no matter what number it shows.
Should I paste the whole message, including links?
No. Do not paste real links, passwords, codes, or bank details. Type the words of the message without the link itself, or type "click the link" to show that the message asked you to click. The checker looks for the warning words, so typing a similar example is enough.
What if the message is about a delivery I am waiting for?
Delivery scams are common. Do not use the link in the message. Open the delivery company's own app, or check your order in the shop's own app or website that you already use. If you cannot find the order there, call the company on a number you find yourself.