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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, check where a link actually goes before you tap or click it, 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 message. Paste your email below for an instant AI verdict.
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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.
Check links before you tap
On a computer, hover over a link to see the real address. On a phone, don't tap it at all — open the company's official app, or type their website address yourself. Scammers hide dangerous links behind legitimate-looking text.
When in doubt, contact them directly
If a message claims to be from your bank, HMRC, or a courier, contact them using the number on their official website or the back of your card — never a number or link from the message 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, check where a link really goes before you tap or click it, 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, you're most likely fine — just close the page. If you entered a password, change it immediately on the real site and turn on two-factor authentication. If you entered card details, contact your bank straight away to block the card, then watch your statements for anything you don't recognise.
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.