Is this text a scam?
Analyze the text content for common patterns of scams and phishing attempts.
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What does a scam text checker do?
Scam text checker scans messages and helps you decide whether they’re legit. This tool can analyze plain text messages as well as scan images for text.
Avoid phishing attacks
Got a suspicious email or text? Paste the message text or upload a screenshot before clicking a link. This tool will help you recognize phishing emails and messages easily, preventing dangerous attacks.
Block fake vendors and buyers
A lot of phishing messages go through email, but social media messages are just as dangerous. If a buyer or seller sends you a suspicious message, check it with our tool to recognize scams before it’s too late.
How does a scam text checker tool work?
NordVPN’s scam text checker allows you to double-check suspicious messages — whether in text or image format.
Our tool scans your message and extracts any phone numbers, URLs, or email addresses.
The extracted information is then checked against known malicious databases.
An AI-powered algorithm examines the message itself for patterns that scammers commonly use in their attacks.
A scam text checker detects malicious emails, URLs, and phone numbers in any text copied from SMS, emails, and social media messages. You can also upload a screenshot of the conversation.
The tool also uses an AI-powered algorithm to scan the body of the message for patterns commonly used in scams, such as scare tactics and urgency.
Why should you use the scam text checker?
Works on all platforms
Examine suspicious messages at home or on the go. Even if you only have your phone or tablet available, you can use our free scam text checker tool to analyze messages in plain text and image format.
Designed by experts
The scam text checker was developed by NordVPN, a global leader in cybersecurity with thousands of professionals on board and millions of trusted customers. Our experts curate a massive database of threats in real time and use advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to continuously improve the scam text checker.
It’s completely free
You don’t even need an account. If you’re ever suspicious about a message you’ve received, whether it’s an email, a private message, or the good old SMS, you can always come back to this page and use the scam text checker to analyze it.
When to use the scam text checker tool?
Use the scam text checker whenever you get a suspicious message. When something feels off, even if you can’t put your finger on it, use this tool. It’s quick, free, and will help you protect against phishing and scams. Consider using the scam text checker if the message:
How to use the scam text checker
If you’re not sure whether a message you’ve just received is fake, use NordVPN’s scam text checker to scan it for signs of malicious intent.
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Paste the text message or upload it as an image.
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Wait for a few moments while the scam text checker scans your text or image.
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See the results.
Check for text scams on the go with NordBot
Want to check suspicious texts without visiting this scam text checker site every time? Try NordBot, our AI assistant available directly on your favorite social media and chat platforms. Send NordBot any questionable message, URL, or image for an immediate safety assessment.
Find out more about NordBot and start checking messages on your favorite platform:
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WhatsApp — +1 940-616-6302
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Manual scam text checking vs. automated scam text checking
The scam text checker lets you scan messages and know if they’re dangerous — but NordVPN’s call and message protection will automatically protect you from the most common online threats.
| Features |
Checking scam messages with call and message protection | Checking scam messages manually |
|---|---|---|
| Checks messages for malicious links and scammer numbers | | |
| Works without an active VPN connection | | |
| Privacy-first design (no message content stored) | | |
| Fast results | | |
| Real-time SMS scam alerts | | |
| One-time setup, then works in the background | | |
| Suspicious call warnings and call blocking | | |
| Works on any device with a browser (incl. desktop and iOS) | | |
| Free to use | | |
Learn more about common text scams to be aware of them
Text scams come in all shapes and sizes. Check out these posts to learn more.
Facebook scams
Instagram scams
FedEx scams
Protection beyond the scam text checker
Email isn’t the only way scammers reach you. NordVPN’s call and message protection flags suspicious texts and alerts you to potential scam calls in real time — so you can decide what to do before tapping a link or answering.
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