Phishing check: is this message trying to trick you?
Paste a suspicious message or link to review warning signs such as impersonation, pressure and requests for money or sensitive information. The result is a second opinion, not a guarantee.
How it works
- Copy the suspicious message or just the link inside it.
- Paste it into ScamsShield and start the free check.
- See which phishing signals were found and what you should do next.
What to review
Impersonation
A familiar display name can hide a different sender or destination domain.
Urgency
Threats, short deadlines and unexpected account warnings can pressure you into acting.
Link destinations
Lookalike domains and unfamiliar destinations deserve closer inspection.
Sensitive requests
Requests for passwords, verification codes or unexpected payments are reasons to stop and verify.
Frequently asked questions
- What is phishing?
- Phishing is an attempt to impersonate a trusted person or organisation to obtain money, login details or other sensitive information. It can arrive by email, text or chat.
- Can I try the phishing checker for free?
- Online checks require an account. A free account includes checks within the displayed limits. The free desktop extension offers local checks without an account. Paid website plans and the paid extension plan are separate; the Bundle includes both. See Pricing for current quotas and billing terms.
- Can the checker miss a phishing message?
- A low-risk result means no clear warning signs were found. It is not proof that a site or message is genuine. New scams can be missed and legitimate content can be flagged.
- What happens to the message I submit?
- The content you submit is processed on our backend. Signed-in checks can be saved in scan history and deleted there. Never submit passwords, verification codes, full card numbers or recovery phrases. See our privacy policy for processing and retention details.