Plain-English scam protection

Paste or upload it. Get a clear scam risk assessment.

Send SCAMMED? a suspicious text, email, DM, job offer, listing, link, QR code, or screenshot. We explain the risk signals and the safer next step in plain English.

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    Paste or upload

    A message, link, QR code, or screenshot.

  2. 02

    SCAMMED? checks it

    We look for common scam signals.

  3. 03

    Get your next steps

    See the risk and what to do next.

Remove passwords, account numbers, government IDs, and other unnecessary personal details before you submit anything.

Scam Check

A clear answer before you act.

Example

Suspicious job message

“You're hired. Buy gift cards for your equipment today and we'll reimburse you on payday.”

Scam risk

High

Multiple signs point to a likely scam.

Why it's risky

  • Payment requested before work begins
  • Gift cards are hard to recover once sent
  • Verify through the employer's official website

What to expect

A second opinion, minus the security jargon.

01

Clear reasons, not vague warnings

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Practical actions you can take now

03

Honest uncertainty when signals conflict

One check. Three clear steps.

Catch the pressure tactics before they catch you.

01

Paste or upload it

Send a suspicious text, email, DM, job offer, listing, QR code, link, or screenshot before you engage.

02

See the red flags

Get a plain-English breakdown of urgency tricks, suspicious domains, payment requests, and impersonation signals.

03

Take the safer next step

Get practical guidance, like opening the official app or contacting the company through a verified channel.

Example breakdown

High risk

“Kindly purchase gift cards before your first day…”

Unusual upfront payment request
Artificial urgency
Common fake-job language
Sender cannot be independently verified

Recommended move

Don’t pay. Don’t reply.

Verify the employer through its official careers page and contact information—not the links or phone number in the message.

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