Scam Guides

Practical guides for suspicious messages, links, and offers.

Use these guides to recognize common warning signs, take measured next steps, and get a second opinion before you act.

Scam screenshot checker

Add a suspicious screenshot for an AI-assisted risk assessment before you click, reply, or pay.

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Package delivery fee scams

Check a small redelivery or package-on-hold fee before you enter payment details.

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QR code scams

Inspect a QR destination before you sign in, pay, or share information.

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Phishing link checker

Learn how to inspect a suspicious URL before you open it or enter credentials.

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Fake bank fraud alerts

Verify a suspicious bank warning without using the link or number in the text.

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Wrong number text scams

Recognize a stranger text that may be building trust before asking for money or information.

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Amazon fraud alert scams

Check an unexpected purchase or support alert through the official app or site you open yourself.

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USPS text scams

Check a package or tracking text before you click a delivery link or pay a redelivery fee.

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Unpaid toll text scams

Verify a toll notice through the official agency before paying a small balance or penalty.

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Job offer text scams

Spot fake recruiters, task scams, and payment requests before you share personal information.

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Delivery scam texts

Learn why unexpected parcel fees and redelivery deadlines deserve a closer look.

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Fake bank messages

Know what to do when an alert asks you to click, call, or reveal a security code.

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Fake job offers

Spot rushed offers, payment requests, and requests for sensitive information.

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Start with the content in front of you

Every scam can look a little different. The common thread is pressure to act before you verify. Check the message, sender, link, and request together instead of relying on one detail.

Is This a Scam? is an app available on the App Store and Google Play for user-initiated, AI-assisted risk assessments of messages, links, and screenshots. It is not a guarantee of safety or fraud.

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