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From suspicious to sorted in four steps
No apps, no accounts. Just send it and get a plain-language answer.
Paste or forward
Paste the text or link, drop a screenshot, or upload a PDF or email file.
We analyse
We check the wording, link reputation, domain age and sender signals, with an extra independent review for hard cases.
Get clear answers
A clear verdict, the exact red flags, what the attacker wants, and answers to your follow-up questions.
Report & protect
Follow simple steps: do not click, block the sender, tell your bank, change your passwords.
Scams we catch
Built to recognise the tricks criminals use in email, SMS, WhatsApp, social media and on the web.
Check from wherever the scam arrives
Check messages, links, phone numbers, wallets, QR codes and profiles, on whichever channel the scam reaches you.
Web checker
Paste text, drop a file or paste a screenshot from your clipboard, on any device.
Browser extension
Right-click selected text or a link to check it. Install it manually for now; the Chrome Web Store listing is coming soon. Download the extension
Install on your phone
Add HackFraud to your home screen and share messages and screenshots to it. How to install
Email report
Forward a suspicious email to report@hackfraud.com or check@hackfraud.com and receive the verdict by reply.
Telegram bot
Send messages, links and screenshots to our bot and get the verdict in the chat.
@hackfraudbotSend a suspicious message, number or screenshot on WhatsApp and get the verdict back.
Built to be careful with your data
We keep only what we need to prevent abuse and improve accuracy, and we tell you exactly what that is.
Clear data policy
We store your IP, country, the content and any file you submit for up to 180 days, then delete it. Details in our privacy policy.
Protected service
Network protection, bot checks and rate limits keep the service fast and free of abuse.
Backed by many checks
Every result combines domain age, reputation, link, wording and known-scam checks, and shows the evidence behind it.
Latest scams & hacks
Recent scams, frauds and breaches, explained simply.
Questions, answered
Is HackFraud free?
Yes. You can run a limited number of free checks every day without an account.
How accurate is it?
Every message goes through many checks (links, domain age, reputation, wording and known scams), and we show the evidence and our confidence. If in doubt, confirm with the real company.
What happens to what I submit?
It is analysed by AI providers, custom-made models and public lookups, and stored with your IP, country and any file for up to 180 days for abuse prevention and service improvement. See the privacy policy.
Which languages and files are supported?
15 languages: English, Greek, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and Japanese (it replies in your language). You can upload images, PDFs, text and .eml email files up to 25 MB.
I already clicked or replied. What now?
Run the check, then use the follow-up chat. In short: change your passwords, turn on 2FA, call your bank if you shared card or bank details, and report it to the authorities.
Can I forward emails or use Telegram?
Yes. Forward a suspicious email to report@hackfraud.com or check@hackfraud.com, or send it to @hackfraudbot on Telegram. WhatsApp and SMS are coming soon.