Free tool
Scam red-flag checker
Got a text, email, call or offer that feels off? Tick every warning sign that applies and see how risky it looks, with the next steps to take. The checker only counts the boxes you tick; it can't tell whether a specific message is real. Nothing is stored.
Risk level
No red flags ticked
0 of 12 red flags ticked
A good sign, but some scams look clean. If money or personal details are involved, verify by contacting the organization yourself.
What to do
A general indication only, not legal advice. If you've lost money, call your bank or payment provider first. See where to report a scam.
The three rules that stop most scams
- Slow down. Pressure is the scammer's main tool. Anything real can wait for you to check.
- Verify yourself. Hang up and call back on a number you look up. See impostor calls.
- Watch how they want to be paid. Gift cards, wires, crypto and payment apps to strangers are red flags. See gift card payments.