ScamGuard

🔗 Link Checker

Got a link you don't trust? Paste it into ScamGuard's free link checker — we expand short URLs, follow redirects safely, and tell you what's on the other side.

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What ScamGuard checks for

  • Short URL expansion
  • Phishing & fake-login detection
  • Malware & redirect chain checks
  • Brand impersonation flags
  • Safe inspection — you never visit the link
  • Free verdict in seconds

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • •Shortened link from an unknown sender
  • •URL misspells a known brand
  • •Link demands urgent action
  • •Redirects through multiple domains
  • •Lands on a login page you didn't request

How to protect yourself

  • Check every unexpected link in ScamGuard first
  • Long-press to preview the real URL
  • Type real brand URLs directly into the browser
  • Use a password manager — it won't autofill on fake sites
  • Enable 2FA so a stolen password isn't enough

ScamGuard tools you can use right now

Website Checker

Check any domain before you click.

WhatsApp Scanner

Paste a chat — get a verdict.

Screenshot Scanner

Upload a screenshot of any message.

Reverse Image Scanner

Catch stolen profile photos.

Frequently asked questions

What does a link checker do?▾

It inspects a URL before you click it — expanding short links, following redirects, and analyzing the destination page for phishing, malware and known scam patterns.

Is it safe to paste a suspicious link?▾

Yes. ScamGuard inspects the link server-side. You never open it in your own browser.

Does it work on bit.ly and other short URLs?▾

Yes — short URLs are expanded and the final destination is scanned.

Is the link checker free?▾

Yes. 3 free checks, no signup. Then affordable credit packs for unlimited scans.

Related ScamGuard checkers

Phishing link checker →Is this link safe? →WhatsApp link checker →SMS link checker →

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1 free check, no signup needed. Then create an account for unlimited investigations.

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