About ScamCheck
A pause-before-you-click tool for everyday people
Why ScamCheck Was Built
Scams are getting better at looking legitimate. A message can have the right logo, the right tone, and the right urgency — but still be completely fake.
The problem isn't that people are gullible. It's that scammers are really good at their job. They've studied real companies, they know how to create urgency, and they're getting better every day.
ScamCheck was built to give people a second opinion. A quick, simple way to sanity-check a message before clicking a link or sharing information. Not a guarantee — just a helpful pause.
Who It's For
Everyday Users
People who get suspicious messages and want to know if they're real before clicking
Non-Technical People
You don't need to understand security to use ScamCheck — just paste and click
Security Professionals
Even experts double-check suspicious messages. ScamCheck is a quick second opinion
Anyone Who's Been Burned
If you've fallen for a scam before, you know how real they feel. ScamCheck helps you spot them next time
Who Built It
ScamCheck was built by a cybersecurity professional who got tired of people asking "Is this a scam?" and not having a simple answer.
After years of helping friends and family spot phishing attempts, the pattern became clear: most people just need a quick, honest assessment. Not a corporate security tool. Just a simple tool that works.
ScamCheck is built with care for everyday users who deserve better protection.
What ScamCheck Offers
Two Analysis Modes
Simple Mode for plain-language verdicts, Detailed Mode for full technical analysis with confidence scores and link-by-link breakdowns
Deep Link Intelligence
Expands shortened URLs, detects lookalike domains, checks domain reputation via SimilarWeb, and recognizes 430+ trusted third-party services
Multi-Format Support
Analyze text messages, screenshots (up to 5 at once), PDFs, Word documents, email files, and more
Live Scam Trends
Real-time scam activity tracking with live stats, anonymized activity feeds, dynamic insights, and top risk signals
Mode-Specific Examples
Try realistic test cases designed for each mode — see exactly how ScamCheck catches things you might miss
Our Philosophy
"This isn't a 'you're safe' tool — it's a pause-before-you-click tool"
ScamCheck helps you assess risk, but it's not a guarantee. No automated tool is 100% accurate. What matters is that you pause, think, and verify before taking action.
We're here to help you make better decisions. The final call is always yours.
Our Principles
Simple
No jargon. No complexity. Just honest analysis.
Transparent
We're honest about how our analysis works and what it can do.
Private
We never store your message content. Only anonymous metadata is kept to improve our service.
Honest
We tell you what we know and what we don't.