Free AI scam checker — no sign up.Free AI scam checker — risk label and step-by-step verification, no sign up required.

AI scam checker

Is this a scam?

Paste the text, email, link, or payment request. DoubleCheck is a free AI scam checker that gives a risk label (low / suspicious / likely scam) and step-by-step verification—no sign up, no personal info, no sales pitches.

Try it completely free, anonymously—no sign up or payment required.

What you get

Clear scam risk rating (low / suspicious / likely scam) + the red flags in plain English.
Action-first steps: how to verify a bank text, invoice, support message, or payment request without installing another app.
Built for real-world scams: phishing links, spoofed numbers, fake support, remote-access requests, gift card/wire fraud.

For consumers

Fast, private answers to "Is this a scam?"

Check texts, emails, links, invoices, and payment requests.

For institutions

Fewer losses from impersonation & phishing

Scam triage widget + reporting on what's targeting your customers.

DoubleCheck powers both

Consumer AI scam checker + institution-ready widget

Verification steps, not fear. Clear routing, not chaos.

Scam & phishing help that meets people where they are

Fast, private answers to "Is this a scam?" for texts, emails, links, invoices, and payment requests—plus tools for institutions to reduce losses and panic calls.

2024 loss signals (reported)

$12.5B+

Consumers reported lost to fraud in 2024

Source: Federal Trade Commission

$16.6B

Internet crime losses from 859K complaints

Source: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

$4.8B

Older adults (60+) reported losses (IC3)

Source: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

$470M

Text-initiated scams drove reported losses

Source: Federal Trade Commission

Trust & churn (brand loyalty impact)

58%

Perception damaged

38%

Stop associating

33%

Warn others

Financial institutions (switching behavior)

54%

Consider switching

30%

Actually switched

39%

Switched after $5k+ loss

Why response quality matters

+40%

More likely to leave when responsibility isn’t clear

-62%

Fewer victims leaving when the fraudster is identified

Even when it "wasn't you" (spoofed sites / brand impersonation), consumers report major trust loss. DoubleCheck delivers consistent, policy-aligned guidance and fast routing to reduce losses from phishing, impersonation, and social engineering.

Free AI Scam Checker

Paste the message, email, link, screenshot text, or payment request. Get a risk label (low / suspicious / likely scam) and exact verification steps to protect yourself.

Information is anonymized and retained only to identify and prevent emerging scam and fraud patterns.

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Report a Scam

Encountered a scam? Report the phone number, email, or website to help warn others.

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Search Reports

Check if a phone number, email, or website has already been reported as suspicious.

How it works

Paste the message, email, link, screenshot text, or payment request.
DoubleCheck matches common scam and phishing patterns (impersonation, urgency, unusual payment methods, spoofed links).
You get a risk label + exact verification steps to protect yourself.

Trust & privacy

Built for high-stakes moments: short, calm explanations, clear verification steps, and advice that avoids asking for passwords or one-time codes.

What we look for

Phishing and impersonation signals: urgency, spoofed links/domains, fake support, remote-access requests, unusual payment methods (gift cards, crypto, wire), account-takeover prompts, and "verify your account" traps.

For institutions

Offer scam triage inside your online portal with your branding and support contacts. Reduce losses from brand impersonation, phishing, and social engineering—and get reporting on what scams are targeting your customers.

Customer-facing scam checker widget (embed in web/mobile)
Employee phishing-check assistant (internal help flow)
Insights & trend reporting (top scam themes, spoofed domains)

Integrations

API-first: call `/v1/analyze` server-to-server, or embed the member-facing experience in your app.

Why people trust it

Explains what signals matter (no vague “be careful”).
Gives verification steps that don’t require new apps.
Avoids asking for passwords or one-time codes.

Common moments

"Is this bank text real?"
"Is this email phishing?"
"Is this link safe to click?"
"Is this invoice a scam?"
"They asked for gift cards—scam?"
"Someone asked for Zelle/Venmo—scam?"
"Customer support asked to install remote access—scam?"
"USPS/UPS delivery text—real or scam?"

FAQ

How do I know if a text from my bank is real?

Paste it into DoubleCheck. We'll flag common phishing patterns and give you steps to verify through official channels.

How can I check if a link is a scam?

Paste the link or message. DoubleCheck identifies spoofed domains, suspicious redirects, and impersonation patterns.

What are common signs of a phishing email?

Urgency, spoofed sender addresses, mismatched links, requests for passwords/codes, and unusual payment methods like gift cards or crypto.

Is paying by gift card / crypto a scam?

Almost always. Legitimate businesses don't ask for payment in gift cards, crypto, or wire transfers to unknown accounts.

What should I do if I clicked a phishing link?

Change passwords immediately, enable multi-factor authentication (MFA), check for unauthorized transactions, and monitor your accounts. DoubleCheck can guide you through recovery steps.

Should I ever share a one-time code?

Never share OTPs (one time pass codes) with anyone who contacts you. Legitimate support will never ask for your verification codes.

Is DoubleCheck anonymous?

Yes—no login required.

What data do you keep?

We anonymize and retain data only to identify emerging scam patterns. See our privacy policy for details.

Can my organization embed this in our portal?

Yes—see our institutions page for embedding options, branding, and API access.

Ready to deploy

For institutions: brand the experience with your name, logo, and support contacts, and provide it inside your digital channels.