Never pay to receive money
Legitimate prizes, inheritances, and job offers never require an upfront payment. This is the single most reliable scam signal that exists.
Analyzing for scam patterns…
- Checking against known scam templates
- Identifying psychological pressure tactics
- Evaluating sender legitimacy signals
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Browse real messages analyzed by our community. Learn to recognize patterns before they reach you.
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Paste anything suspicious
Job offers, emails, text messages, DMs, investment pitches — anything that made you pause.
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AI detects patterns
Llama 3.3 (via Groq) checks for linguistic patterns, pressure tactics, and red flags from known scam types.
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Get a clear verdict
Confidence-scored result, specific red flags identified, and actionable steps to take right now.
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Community learns too
Anonymized results go into a public database. Upvote/downvote verdicts to improve accuracy.
Scam types we detect
Phishing emails
Fake job offers
Romance scams
Investment fraud
Lottery & prize scams
Government impersonation
Tech support scams
Advance-fee / 419 fraud
Rental scams
Brand impersonation
Social engineering
Work-from-home fraud
Important disclaimer
This tool helps recognize common scam patterns but is not a substitute for professional advice. AI can make mistakes — when in doubt, do not send money or share personal information. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, contact your local authorities or a consumer protection agency immediately.