Disclaimer

We do not verify specific cases

We do not and cannot confirm whether any particular message, link, email, phone number, company, listing, or person is genuine or fraudulent. Our guides describe patterns commonly seen in scams so that you can make a more informed decision.

No definitive judgements

We deliberately avoid claims like "100% scam," "guaranteed safe," "officially verified," "government approved," or "police verified." Instead we use careful language such as "this has common scam red flags" or "this looks suspicious."

Not professional advice

Nothing on this site is legal, financial, cybersecurity, or law enforcement advice. For specific concerns, consult an appropriate professional or your local authorities.

Examples are illustrative

Example messages on this site are fictional and anonymised. They are written to illustrate typical patterns and are not verified reports of real messages. Any names, amounts, or companies in an example are used only to show how a scam typically reads.

The scam checker is a guide, not a verdict

Our scam checker looks for language patterns commonly seen in scams. It runs in your browser and can produce both false alarms and missed signals. A "Low risk" result is never a guarantee of safety, and a "High risk" result is not proof of fraud, both are prompts to verify carefully.

Statistics and third-party information

Figures we cite come from third-party sources such as fraud-prevention agencies and are believed accurate at the time of writing, but we cannot guarantee that external data or linked resources are current or error-free. Always confirm important details with the original source.

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Using this site does not create any professional, advisory, or fiduciary relationship between you and Scam or Safe. For specific concerns, consult an appropriate qualified professional or your local authorities.

Act through official channels

If you are worried about an account or a payment, contact the company directly using details you find independently, and report scams to your local authorities. See our report a scam page.