ScamGuard

🏥 NHS Scam Checker

Got an ‘NHS’ text about a COVID test, vaccine, appointment or fine? Paste it into ScamGuard — we detect classic NHS impersonation scams.

What ScamGuard checks for

  • Fake COVID-19 test / vaccine SMS
  • Appointment booking scams
  • Phishing prescription emails
  • Energy bill / cost of living NHS-themed scams
  • Fake NHS app downloads
  • Personal data harvesting forms

⚠️ Red flags and warning signs

  • Unexpected payment or refund request
  • Urgent action required within minutes or hours
  • Poor grammar, odd punctuation, or strange formatting
  • Unknown shortened links (bit.ly, tinyurl, random domains)
  • Request to pay via gift cards, crypto or vouchers
  • Bank or payee details suddenly changed
  • Asks for a verification or OTP code
  • Threats, account suspension, or legal language

Real scam examples

Fake vaccine invite

‘You're eligible for a new vaccine — confirm ID and card details to book.’ NHS never asks for payment details.

Cost of living scam

‘NHS cost-of-living payment — claim £400 here.’ Phishing form harvesting full ID data.

ScamGuard recommendations

Scan on WhatsApp

Forward any NHS message to ScamGuard on WhatsApp for an instant verdict — works for text, links, screenshots and voice notes.

Open WhatsApp scanner
Investigate deeply

Run the full AI investigation on the NHS sender's number, link or email to reveal infrastructure, country and risk score.

Deep AI investigation

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Frequently asked questions

Is this NHS message real?

Paste it into ScamGuard's free scanner. Our AI checks the sender, links, language and known NHS scam patterns and gives you a clear safe / suspicious / scam verdict in seconds.

Can ScamGuard detect NHS scams?

Yes. ScamGuard is trained on thousands of real NHS impersonation scams — fake order confirmations, refund traps, account-suspension phishing, fake support and more.

Can I upload a screenshot?

Yes. Upload a screenshot of any SMS, email or chat. ScamGuard reads the text with OCR and analyzes it like a regular message.

Is it free?

You get 3 free scans, no signup required. After that, low-cost credit packs unlock unlimited scans plus full AI investigation reports.

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