ScamGuard

🧾 Fake Order Confirmation Checker — Real or Phish?

Got an Amazon, PayPal, or Best Buy order confirmation you never made? It's almost certainly a phishing scam. Paste it here — ScamGuard checks the sender, links, and 'support' number against known scams.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Detects fake Amazon, PayPal, Best Buy, Walmart confirms
  • Flags scam 'cancel this order' phone numbers
  • Checks any links for phishing destinations
  • Verifies the sending domain
  • Free verdict, no signup

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Order for an item you didn't buy
  • Email asks you to call a 1-800 'cancel order' number
  • Sending address is not the real retailer's domain
  • PDF attachment with order details (extra red flag)
  • Urgent: 'cancel within 24h or be charged'

Real scam examples

Amazon iPhone phish

'Your order #A293 — iPhone 15 Pro $1,299 — has been confirmed. Call 1-877-XXX-XXXX to cancel.' Calling connects you to a scammer who asks for remote access.

PayPal Bitcoin invoice

Fake PayPal email shows a $450 Bitcoin invoice with a 'cancel' link to a credential-stealing page.

How to protect yourself

  • Always log in to the retailer by typing the URL yourself
  • Never call phone numbers from suspicious emails
  • Check sender domain — phishing uses look-alikes
  • Report to the retailer (Amazon: report@phishing.amazon.com)
  • Delete after reporting

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Frequently asked questions

Why did I get an order confirmation I didn't make?

Most likely it's a phishing email — scammers send fake 'You ordered an iPhone for $1,299' emails to panic you into calling their fake 'support' number, which is the real scam.

Is the 1-800 number in the email safe to call?

No. That's the trap — the 'cancel your order' number connects to a scammer who'll ask for your card, remote-access your computer, or both.

How do I check if the order is real?

Log in to the retailer (Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, PayPal) directly by typing the URL yourself. If no such order exists, the email is a phish — paste it into ScamGuard to confirm.

What if I clicked the link?

Don't enter anything. Close the tab. If you entered card details, freeze the card. If you entered a password, change it everywhere you reuse it.

Is the fake order confirmation checker free?

Yes — instant verdict, no signup.

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