Scam Checker: Check Websites & Messages Free
Use this free scam checker to test a website link or a suspicious SMS, WhatsApp or email message. Paste it in, and get a plain-language risk check in seconds, before you pay or share any details.
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Only website names from the “Check a website” tab are listed. Messages are never shown. Select a website to see its result.
Disclaimer: These results are generated automatically from publicly available information (such as domain records, security checks and the content of a website’s public pages) and reflect the position at the time of checking. They are indicative only. They are not legal, financial or professional advice, and not a statement of fact about any person or business. A result of “Safe” or “Verified” is not a guarantee, and “Suspicious” or “Scam” is an automated assessment, not a finding of fraud. Always make your own enquiries before sharing money or personal details. If you believe a result about your website is wrong, use “Think this result is wrong?” on the result and we will review it.
How our scam checker works?
Our scam checker reviews publicly available information about a website, such as domain records, security checks and the content of its public pages. For messages, it looks at wording and patterns often seen in fraud attempts. You get a risk level with the main reasons behind it, so you can decide what to do next.
No scam checker can catch every fraud. Treat the result as one input, not a guarantee, and always make your own enquiries before sending money or personal details.
What you can check with this scam checker?
- Website scam checker: test shopping sites, investment platforms, job portals, loan apps and payment links.
- Message scam checker: test SMS, WhatsApp and email text that asks for money, OTPs, KYC updates or “registration fees”.
- Free and instant: no sign-up, no download, and no card details needed.
Red flags a scam checker looks for in websites
- Prices that are too good to be true, especially on branded goods, electronics and gold.
- A very new domain with no history, or a name that imitates a known brand.
- Payment only by UPI, bank transfer or crypto, with no card or cash-on-delivery option.
- No real contact details: missing address, free email address or a dead phone number.
- Pressure tactics such as countdown timers and “only 2 left”.
- Copied content with no genuine reviews or returns policy.
Red flags in scam messages
- Urgency or threats: “Your account will be blocked today”, “pay now to avoid arrest”.
- Requests for OTP, PIN or remote-access apps. Genuine banks never ask for these.
- Job, lottery or investment offers that need an upfront fee.
- Shortened or look-alike links that don’t match the official website.
What to do if you’ve been scammed (India)
- Call 1930, the national cybercrime helpline, immediately. Speed matters for freezing transactions.
- File a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
- Tell your bank or payment app and ask them to block the card or account.
- Keep evidence: screenshots, transaction IDs, chats and the website address.
- Change passwords for any account you may have shared or reused.
FAQ Section: Scam checker
What is a scam checker?
A scam checker is an online tool that reviews a website or message for warning signs of fraud, such as a new domain, fake urgency or requests for money, and gives you a risk level.
Is this scam checker free?
Yes. You can use this scam checker for websites and messages for free, with no sign-up.
How accurate is a scam checker?
A scam checker is a screening aid. Results are automated and based on public information at the time of checking, so they can miss new scams or flag genuine sites. Always verify independently before paying.
How do I check if a website is fake?
Paste the web address into the “Check a website” tab of the scam checker. Also check the domain age, contact details, payment options and reviews from independent sources.
Can the scam checker check WhatsApp or SMS messages?
Yes. Copy the message text into the “Check a message” tab. Don’t include OTPs or passwords.
Is my message kept private?
Messages you paste are not shown publicly. Only website names from the “Check a website” tab appear in the recently checked list.
What should I do if the scam checker flags a site?
Don’t pay or share personal details. If you already have, call 1930 and file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in.
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Written and reviewed by Adv. Vaibhav Vinay Singh, Mumbai-based advocate practising GST litigation and technology and data law.
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