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Is this email a scam?
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Analysis Result
Common scam warning signs
UrgencyPressure to act immediately — “your account will be closed in 24 hours”
Fake senderDomain looks almost right — paypa1.com, amaz0n.com, micros0ft.com
LinksURLs that don’t match the company they claim to be from
Personal infoAny request for passwords, card numbers, or social security numbers
Bad grammarUnusual spelling, odd phrasing, or awkward sentences
Too good to be truePrize winnings, lottery wins, or unexpected refunds you didn’t request
Unexpected attachmentsFiles you weren’t expecting — especially .zip, .exe or invoice files from unknown senders
ImpersonationEmails pretending to be from Microsoft, Apple, your bank or government — always verify directly on the official website
Generic greeting“Dear Customer” or “Dear User” instead of your actual name — legitimate companies you have accounts with know who you are
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Always use your own judgement
This tool is designed to help — not replace your critical thinking. No automated tool is 100% accurate. If something feels wrong, trust that instinct regardless of what any tool tells you. When in doubt, contact the sender directly through official channels.
Frequently asked questions
How does a scam email checker work?
A scam email checker analyses several parts of an email at once, including the sender’s domain, the language used in the message, and any links included. Our scam email checker looks specifically for typosquatting domains, urgency tactics, and requests for personal information — the most common signs of a phishing attempt. You can also cross-check any links you find with our website checker before clicking them.
Is this scam email checker free to use?
Yes, this scam email checker is completely free with no signup required. You can paste any suspicious email and get an instant analysis without providing any personal information yourself. If the email involved a password prompt, you can also check whether that password has been exposed using our password breach checker.
What information should I include when checking an email?
For the most accurate results from our scam email checker, include the sender’s full email address, the subject line, and the complete body text. The more context you provide, the more thoroughly the tool can analyse the message for red flags.
Can a scam email checker catch every phishing attempt?
No automated scam email checker, including ours, can catch every phishing attempt with complete certainty. Scammers constantly develop new techniques, and phishing tactics evolve quickly enough that no single tool can guarantee complete protection. This tool is designed to catch common patterns and known red flags, but it should always be used alongside your own judgement rather than as a sole source of truth. Staying alert to urgency and unexpected requests remains one of the most effective defences against phishing.
What should I do if the checker says an email appears safe?
Even if our scam email checker rates an email as appearing safe, it’s worth staying cautious, especially if the email asks you to click links, download attachments, or provide sensitive information. When in doubt, contact the organisation directly using contact details from their official website, not the ones provided in the email itself. You can also test your account passwords with our password strength checker to make sure you’re protected even if a phishing attempt does slip through.