ScamGuard

🛡️ Messenger scam Checker

Messenger scam Checker reads the message the way a fraud analyst would — looking for urgency, link patterns, payment hooks, account-takeover scripts and known scammer phrases. Forward the message, get a verdict in seconds. Forward the message or upload a chat screenshot into ScamGuard — you'll get a clear verdict, a plain-language reason, and the next step. Works on phone, desktop and WhatsApp.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Known scam-script overlap
  • Link and attachment scanning
  • Account-takeover pattern flags
  • Multi-language support
  • Urgency-language detection
  • Image and screenshot analysis

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Pressure to keep it secret
  • Vague company or platform details
  • Urgency or time pressure
  • Too-good-to-be-true offer
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Payment in gift cards, crypto, wire or Zelle

Real scam examples

Crypto investment opener

Friendly small talk for days, then 'my uncle taught me a trading method' — every conversation ends in a deposit on a fake platform.

Verification code hijack

'Hey can you send me the code I just texted you by mistake' — that code logs them into your account, not yours.

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Scan on WhatsApp

Forward anything suspicious related to Messenger scam to ScamGuard on WhatsApp — works for text, links, screenshots, voice notes and PDFs.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I send into Messenger scam Checker?

Plain text, forwarded messages, links and screenshots. ScamGuard reads them all and explains the verdict in seconds.

Does it work in my language?

Yes. ScamGuard handles dozens of languages including Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese and Russian.

Will it warn me about new scam scripts?

Yes. Community submissions train the system continuously, so brand-new wording is caught quickly.

Is it free?

Yes. Use the web tool or forward the message to ScamGuard on WhatsApp.

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