ScamGuard · United Kingdom

🇬🇧 UK Scam Checker

Detect WhatsApp scams, Royal Mail texts, DPD delivery scams, fake websites, payment scams and phishing messages in seconds using ScamGuard AI.

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Most searched UK scam checkers

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DPD SMS Scam Checker

Fake 'parcel held' or redelivery texts — verified in seconds.

Royal Mail Text Scam Checker

Spot fake redelivery and customs fee texts pretending to be Royal Mail.

Website Legit Checker

Verify any UK shop, brand or domain before you pay.

Fake Website Checker

Phishing clones of UK banks, retailers and delivery firms.

WhatsApp Scam Checker

'Mum & Dad' scams, job offers, verification code theft.

Fake Bank Transfer Checker

Verify payment screenshots that 'prove' you've been paid.

Romance Scam Checker

Catfish, military romance and pig butchering patterns.

Investment Scam Checker

Crypto, forex and 'AI trading' UK investment fraud.

Fake Invoice Checker

Supplier impersonation and changed-bank-details fraud.

Fake Payment Proof Checker

Detect edited UK bank app screenshots in seconds.

Live UK scam feed

  • London
    Royal Mail phishing
    High Risk
  • Manchester
    Fake banking website
    Medium Risk
  • Birmingham
    WhatsApp scam
    High Risk
  • Glasgow
    Parcel delivery SMS
    High Risk
  • Liverpool
    Investment scam
    Critical
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Common UK scams in 2026

  • Royal Mail text scams
  • DPD delivery scams
  • HMRC tax refund / penalty impersonation
  • WhatsApp verification code scams
  • Facebook Marketplace fraud
  • Bank transfer / authorised push payment scams
  • Investment fraud (crypto, forex, AI trading)
  • Fake online shops and clone retailers

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Trusted by people in UK

"Got a 'Royal Mail' text asking for £1.99. ScamGuard flagged it instantly — saved me clicking."

Sarah · London

"Used the WhatsApp scanner before sending £400 on Marketplace. Turned out to be a known fraudster."

James · Manchester

"My dad nearly fell for an HMRC scam. Now he forwards every text to ScamGuard first."

Priya · Birmingham
Reporting in the UK: If you've lost money or shared bank details, report to Action Fraud — the UK's national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre (0300 123 2040). You can also forward suspicious texts to 7726 and phishing emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. ScamGuard is an independent AI scam-detection service and is not affiliated with Action Fraud or any UK government body.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a UK text message is a scam?

Paste the message into ScamGuard or forward it on WhatsApp. Our AI checks the sender, link, wording and known UK scam patterns (Royal Mail, DPD, HMRC, banks) and gives you a verdict in seconds.

Is the Royal Mail 'pay £1.99 redelivery' text a scam?

Yes — Royal Mail will never ask you to pay a small fee by SMS link. It's one of the most reported UK scams of 2025. Scan the link with ScamGuard before clicking.

Can ScamGuard check UK websites and online shops?

Yes. Paste any UK domain — we check WHOIS age, SSL, hosting, reviews, and known scam databases to flag fake shops and phishing sites.

Should I report the scam to UK authorities?

Yes. Report to Action Fraud (the UK's national fraud reporting centre) at actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040. ScamGuard is not affiliated with Action Fraud.

Is ScamGuard free to use in the UK?

Your first scan is free with no signup. Then a free account unlocks more daily scans, and credit packs are available for heavy users.

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