Check if Text Message/Whatsapp/Telegram or iMessage is from a Scammer
Analyze any text message screenshot for signs of smishing. Our tool checks links and language to help you spot scams instantly.
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Deep Analysis
What we investigate
We check 7 different signals to check if the QR Code links is trustworthy.
AI-generated or manipulated image detection
Text or link extraction from images (OCR)
QR code destination analysis and threat score
Stolen/reused images or identities (reverse image search)
Forgery or tampering indicators in documents
Image text analysis for Scam/Spam keywords
Unnatural visual cues (background oddities, asymmetry, eyes/teeth artifacts)
How our detection process works
Simple, fast, and thorough analysis.
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Take a screenshot of the suspicious text message and upload it here.
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- We analyze links, headers, and scam/spam text patterns.
- Deep Research compares against known phishing kits and patterns.
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You get a detailed assessment telling you if the message is likely a scam, so you can safely ignore and delete it.
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Avoiding QR Code Scams
Know what to look out for in this industry.
Scammers typically send fake texts that originate from your bank, shipping company, even your own relatives. It's "smishing" and all it's meant to do is to trick you into going to the wrong link or to leak out personal details.
How to Identify a Smishing Messages
- It Creates Sense of Urgency: It contains words such as "Your account is frozen", "act now", or "final notice".
- ** Sender Appears Abnormal**: Rather than a known name, it could be from an unfamiliar email address or an arbitrary 10-digit number.
- Suspicious Link: It could be making use of a link shortener (i.e., bit.ly) or it could be making use of almost correct URL (e.g.,
fedex-tracking-real.comrather than `. - It Asks for Info: Reputable businesses will under no circumstances send texts to ask for your password, social security, or full credit card number.
Examples of Fake Texts
- "-FedEx: Your shipment is running into trouble. Choose your delivery preference here:
http://fedex.track-order.us/abc" → That is phishing link. - "Bank of America Alert: Suspicious activity has frozen your account. Sign in to prove your identity at
http://bofa.secure-login.com" → This is not a valid domain. See more examples on r/Scams and guidance from Norton.
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