ScanTheSender
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Is this email
a scam or safe?
How to tell if an email is a scam: check whether the sender's address genuinely matches the real company, hover over every link to see its true destination, and watch for urgency, threats, or requests for passwords, payment, or gift cards. Legitimate companies never ask for login details by email. When in doubt, contact the organisation using a number from its official website — never one in the email. Paste your email below for an instant AI verdict.
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SCANNING...
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Checking sender patterns
Detecting urgency tactics
Analyzing links & domains
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AI Analysis Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated and may contain errors. It is provided for informational purposes only and should not replace your own judgement. If you are unsure, contact the sender through an official channel — not via any link in the email.
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Classic red flags
Urgency ("act now"), requests for passwords or gift cards, and sender addresses that almost-match real brands (paypa1.com, amaz0n.com) are dead giveaways.
Hover before you click
Always hover over links to see the real URL before clicking. Scammers mask malicious links with legitimate-looking display text.
When in doubt, call
If an email claims to be your bank, IRS, or a courier — hang up and call the official number on their website. Never use contact info from the email itself.
Common questions about email scams
Is this email a scam?
The clearest signs are a sender address that doesn't quite match the real company, urgent or threatening language, and requests for passwords, payment, or gift cards. Legitimate companies never ask for login details by email. Paste the email above for an instant AI verdict tailored to your specific message.
How can I tell if an email is phishing?
Check the sender's actual email address rather than just the display name, hover over links to see their true destination before clicking, and be wary of urgent deadlines or threats of account suspension. Poor spelling and generic greetings like "Dear Customer" are also common red flags.
I clicked a link in a scam email — what should I do?
Don't panic. If you didn't enter any information, run a malware scan and change any passwords you're worried about as a precaution. If you entered card details, contact your bank immediately to block the card. If you entered personal information, monitor your credit file for unusual activity.
Should I reply to a suspicious email to see if it's real?
No — never reply to a suspicious email, even just to ask "is this real?" Replying confirms to the scammer that your email address is active and monitored, which often leads to more targeted scam attempts. Instead, contact the organisation directly using a phone number or website you find independently, never one provided in the email itself.