Check if a message might be a scam

Paste a suspicious SMS, WhatsApp message or email and get a list of warning signs to think about.

Before you paste anything: remove your CNIC number, bank details, passwords, codes and other people’s private information. AI can be wrong, so check anything important.

When to use it

You got a message that worries you. It might say you won a prize, your account is blocked or a relative needs money urgently. You want a second opinion before you do anything.

The prompt

I received the message below by [SMS / WhatsApp / email]. I have removed my own name, phone number and account details.

Message:
[Paste the message here]

Please help me decide if this could be a scam.
1. List any warning signs you see, such as pressure to act fast, requests for codes or passwords, strange links, spelling mistakes or offers that sound too good to be true.
2. Explain each warning sign in one simple sentence.
3. Tell me what a safe next step would be.

Do not guess facts you cannot know, such as who really sent it. If something is unclear, write [UNCLEAR]. Do not tell me the message is definitely safe. Remind me to check with the organisation using its official number.

How to fill it in

Remove your name, CNIC number, phone number, account numbers and any codes before you paste.
Do not paste a link into the chatbot to "test" it. Do not click it either. Describe it instead, for example "a link to a website I do not recognise".
If the message came as a voice note or call, write down what was said in your own words.

Before you use the result

The AI can be wrong. A message with no warning signs can still be a scam.
Never click links, share one-time codes (OTP) or send money because of a message. A real bank will never ask for your PIN or code.
Check with the bank, company or office by calling the number on its official website, your card or a bill. Never use a number from the message itself.

Related guide: Deepfakes and voice-clone scams: how to spot them. See also: phishing.