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Scam check

Paste the text of a suspicious email, text message or pop-up. The check looks for the warning signs scammers use most. It runs only in your browser: nothing is sent or stored.

If you already reacted

  1. Disconnect the PC from the internet if someone has remote access.
  2. Uninstall remote tools you did not install yourself (AnyDesk, TeamViewer and similar).
  3. Change passwords from a different, clean device, starting with email and banking.
  4. Call your bank using the number on your card if you paid or shared card details.
  5. Report it: in the US at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
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