ScamGuard

📞 Check Phone Number For Scams

Got a call, SMS or WhatsApp from a number you don't recognise? Enter it below — ScamGuard checks community reports and scam databases for matches in seconds.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Community scam reports lookup
  • Known scammer database matching
  • WhatsApp & SMS scam patterns
  • Premium-rate ('wangiri') number flags
  • Fake recruiter / romance scammer detection
  • Free verdict in seconds

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Foreign country code you don't expect
  • Rings once then disconnects (callback scam)
  • Caller claims to be from your bank or tax authority
  • Asks for OTP, ID number or card details
  • Number isn't on the official business website

How to protect yourself

  • Look the number up on ScamGuard before responding
  • Never share OTPs over the phone
  • Hang up and dial the brand's official number yourself
  • Block + report the number to your carrier
  • Add suspicious numbers to your phone's block list

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a phone number for scams?

Enter the number into ScamGuard. We cross-reference community reports, known scammer databases and active scam-campaign patterns — then return a verdict.

Should I call the number back?

No. Calling back confirms your number is active, and some numbers are premium-rate that charge you per minute.

What about WhatsApp numbers?

ScamGuard checks WhatsApp numbers the same way — and also looks for fake recruiter, romance scam and pig-butchering profile patterns.

Why do scammers use foreign numbers?

Foreign country codes (especially long-string numbers from unfamiliar regions) are a classic 'wangiri' / callback-scam tactic. If you don't recognise the country, don't answer.

Is it free?

Yes — 3 free checks, no signup.

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