Check a suspicious call, text, or email

Check a suspicious call, text, email, or online offer. Choose what happened first, then answer the follow-up questions that appear. The checker gives a simple next step without collecting personal information.

What kind of situation is this?

Choose the closest option. If the exact story is missing, choose "Something else or not sure."

Phone call or voicemail Text, email, link, or attachment Toll, DMV, ticket, court, or traffic text Package, delivery, QR code, or mystery gift Money, refund, prize, or fee Online job, task, rating, or optimization work Bank, account, government, or utility Immigration, visa, USCIS, ICE, or legal status Computer, pop-up, or tech support Online shopping or marketplace Medicare, insurance, or medical offer Friend, family, romance, or emergency AI voice, video, photo, or celebrity/doctor ad Investment, charity, loan, or job offer Something else or not sure

Follow-up questions

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Risk assessment Needs details

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General red flags to remember

These warning signs are common across many scams. Use them as a quick reference while reviewing the risk result above.

They ask for gold, gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, cash pickup, or payment apps.
They pressure you to act today, stay on the phone, or keep it secret.
They ask for passwords, codes, PINs, SSN, Medicare, immigration, or bank details.
They send a link, attachment, pop-up, download, QR code, or remote access request.

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