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🛡️ Invoice Fraud Checker

Invoice Fraud Checker verifies whether a payment, proof of payment or invoice is genuine. We analyze the formatting, sender, references, screenshot metadata and known fake-receipt templates used across every major platform. Upload the payment proof, invoice or transaction screenshot into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

Screenshot Intelligence
Vision AI · OCR · entity graph

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Fake receipt / proof detection
  • Crypto address reputation
  • Cross-platform fraud database
  • Edited screenshot forensics
  • Refund / overpayment scam flags

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Refusal of video calls or in-person meetings
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Screenshot-only proof of activity
  • Requests for verification codes or OTPs
  • Pressure to keep it secret
  • Vague company or platform details

Real scam examples

Edited bank screenshot

Buyer 'pays' you, sends a screenshot of the transfer. The transfer never arrives because the screenshot was edited in seconds.

Overpayment refund

Buyer overpays, asks you to refund the difference via another method. The original payment is reversed days later.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Invoice Fraud Checker check?

Screenshot forensics, edited timestamps, reference-number sanity, sender authenticity and known fake-receipt templates from every major payment platform.

Does it work for crypto payments?

Yes — paste the wallet address or transaction hash and we check reputation and known scam clusters.

Should I ship before the funds clear?

Never. Most payment-proof scams rely on the seller acting before the bank confirms — this checker exists for exactly that moment.

Is it free?

Yes. Anonymous checks, no signup needed.

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