Not sure if a message or call is a scam? Pause.
Paste the message or describe what happened. We will look for scam warning signs and tell you what to verify — before you send money or share private details.
How it works
Three calm steps. About a minute.
We never tell you something is safe. We tell you what looks risky and what to do before you act.
01
Describe it
Paste the message or describe the call in your own words. Tell us how they contacted you, what they asked for, and what they promised.
02
Read the signs
We surface the warning signs that match — the pressure, the pay-first pattern, the impersonation cues, the silence-please tactic.
03
Talk to someone
Share the result with someone you trust in one tap. Many victims need a second person to slow the scam down before money or codes leave their hands.
Common warning signs
If you see two of these, slow down.
- They asked you to pay a fee to receive money
- They asked for an OTP, security code, or password
- They asked you to buy gift cards or send crypto
- They asked you to install a remote-access app
- They contacted you unexpectedly and promised money
- They told you to keep this secret
- They pressured you to act now
Scam guides
Common scams people check.
A short, plain-language explainer for each — with a real example, the warning signs, and what to do before you reply or send anything.
One page per scam, no fluff — just the example, the signs, and what to do.
If you feel rushed — stop here.
No real institution will ever hurry you into paying.
Take two minutes. Run the check. Talk to one person you trust. That's all it takes to interrupt almost every scam.