Before you tap any link in a bank text or "approve" a push, run First Direct text scam checker. It is the difference between a 5-second check and an emptied account. Upload the SMS, email or call screenshot into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.
Caller claims your account is under attack, asks you to move money to a 'safe account'. Real banks never ask you to transfer your own money.
Forward anything suspicious related to First Direct text scam checker to ScamGuard on WhatsApp — works for text, links, screenshots, voice notes and PDFs.
Open WhatsApp scannerExplore every banking checker in the ScamGuard Global Scam Library.
Open libraryReal banks rarely ask you to tap a link in a text, never ask you to move money to a 'safe account', and never call demanding push approvals. First Direct text scam checker catches all three.
Yes — ScamGuard covers UK, US, EU, Australian, Indian and African retail banks plus most major neobanks.
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Call your real bank from the number on your card immediately and report ScamGuard's verdict to them.
1 free check, no signup needed. Then create an account for unlimited investigations.
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