ScamGuard · United States

🇺🇸 America's AI Scam Checker

Scan suspicious text messages, fake websites, payment screenshots and phone numbers instantly. Trained on the most-reported US scams of 2026.

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Most searched USA scam checkers

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Amazon Order Scam

Fake 'order confirmation' and refund texts pretending to be Amazon.

FedEx Delivery Scam

Fake FedEx tracking links and 'address verification' SMS.

UPS Text Scam

Fake UPS delivery texts asking for fees or personal info.

USPS Scam Checker

USPS 'package on hold' smishing — the #1 US scam text.

Zelle Scam Checker

Fake 'accidental payment' refunds and bank impostor scams.

Venmo Scam Checker

Fake payment proofs and Venmo verification scams.

Cash App Scam Checker

'Cash App Friday', fake support and flip scams.

IRS Scam Checker

Fake IRS tax refund, penalty and arrest-threat calls and texts.

Facebook Marketplace Scam

Fake buyers, Zelle 'business account upgrade' fraud.

Instagram Scam Checker

Fake brand DMs, sponsorship and investment scams.

Crypto Scam Checker

Pig butchering, fake exchanges and giveaway scams.

Romance Scam Checker

Military romance, catfish and long-con relationship fraud.

Website Legit Checker

Verify any US shop or domain before you enter card details.

Live USA scam feed

  • New York
    Amazon order scam
    High Risk
  • California
    Fake Zelle payment
    Critical
  • Texas
    FedEx delivery text
    High Risk
  • Florida
    Romance scam
    Critical
  • Arizona
    Facebook Marketplace
    Medium Risk
  • Illinois
    Investment scam
    Critical
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Most common US scams in 2026

  • Amazon fake order confirmations
  • USPS phishing texts
  • FedEx delivery scams
  • UPS tracking scams
  • IRS impersonation calls and texts
  • Facebook Marketplace fraud
  • Venmo scams
  • Zelle 'accidental payment' scams
  • Subscription / free-trial traps
  • Romance and pig butchering scams

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Trusted by people in USA

"Got a 'USPS package' text. ScamGuard flagged it as smishing in two seconds."

Mike · Austin, TX

"Buyer wanted to pay via Zelle 'business' — ScamGuard caught it instantly."

Ashley · Los Angeles, CA

"My mom forwards every IRS-sounding text now. Hasn't fallen for one since."

Darnell · Miami, FL
Reporting in the US: Report scams to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. Forward suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM). ScamGuard is an independent AI scam-detection service and is not affiliated with the FTC, FBI or any US government agency.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a text message is a scam in the US?

Paste the message into ScamGuard or send it on WhatsApp. Our AI detects USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, IRS and Zelle scam patterns in seconds and tells you whether it's safe.

Is the 'USPS package delivery' text a scam?

Almost always yes. USPS does not request payment or personal info by SMS link. These 'smishing' texts are one of the FBI's top reported scams. Scan the link before tapping.

Can ScamGuard check Zelle, Venmo and Cash App scams?

Yes. Paste the message, screenshot, or sender handle. We detect fake 'accidental payment' refund scams, fake payment proofs, and known scammer profiles.

Where do I report a scam in the United States?

Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov. ScamGuard is independent and not affiliated with the FTC, FBI or any US government agency.

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