Got a link from an SMS, WhatsApp message, email or DM and not sure? Paste it below — ScamGuard expands it, follows the redirects, and tells you if it's a scam.
'Your package is held — pay R35 here: http://bit.ly/...' The link goes to a fake courier page that steals card details.
Email with a button to 'verify your account' linking to a lookalike domain. Steals your login and OTP.
Paste it into ScamGuard. We expand shortened URLs, follow every redirect server-side, and inspect the final destination for phishing, malware, fake-login pages and known scam patterns.
Yes. ScamGuard inspects the link server-side — you never open it in your own browser.
Those are the highest-risk channels. Copy the link, paste it in, and get a verdict before you tap. For full conversation analysis, use the WhatsApp scam checker.
Yes — ScamGuard expands shortened URLs and follows redirects so you see where the link really goes.
Yes — 3 free checks, no signup required.
1 free check, no signup needed. Then create an account for unlimited investigations.
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