ScamGuard

🛡️ Outlook Scam Checker

Suspicious email in your inbox? Forward it to ScamGuard or paste it into Outlook Scam Checker. You'll get a verdict, the specific red flags, and what to do next — in plain English. Forward the email or upload a 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

  • Lookalike-character detection
  • Phishing-kit fingerprint match
  • Sender domain and SPF/DKIM analysis
  • Attachment safety check
  • Hidden tracking-link reveal
  • Plain-English red-flag summary

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Lookalike domains or slightly-off sender
  • Refusal of video calls or in-person meetings
  • Payment in gift cards, crypto, wire or Zelle
  • Unexpected contact you didn't request
  • Requests to move chat off-platform
  • Vague company or platform details

Real scam examples

DocuSign phishing

'You have a document waiting' from a sender that isn't DocuSign. The link installs credential-harvesting tools when clicked.

Apple ID locked

Email looks identical to Apple's template, link goes to apple-id-recovery.something.ru. Real Apple emails never link to non-apple.com domains.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Outlook Scam Checker actually do?

It reads the email like an enterprise security team — sender domain analysis, SPF/DKIM, lookalike-character detection, attachment safety and link expansion.

Should I open the attachment first?

No. Forward or upload the full email — ScamGuard inspects the attachment safely on the server.

Will it work for business email compromise?

Yes. CEO-fraud, vendor-impersonation and payroll-change emails are core detections.

Is it free?

Yes. Free anonymous checks.

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