Protecting people
from email fraud.
ScanTheSender is a free AI-powered tool built to help anyone — from teenagers to grandparents — instantly know whether an email is trying to scam them.
Our Mission
Every day, 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide. Most people — even tech-savvy ones — can't always tell the difference between a real email from their bank and a cleverly crafted fake. ScanTheSender exists to change that.
No signup. No cost. No data stored. Just paste an email and know the truth in seconds.
How It Works
- Step 1 — Paste the suspicious email. Copy the full email including subject line, sender address, and body text into the scanner on our homepage.
- Step 2 — AI scans for threat patterns. Our AI model analyses the email for urgency language, sender impersonation, suspicious links, phishing tactics, and dozens of other red flags.
- Step 3 — Get a plain-English verdict. Within seconds you receive a Safe / Suspicious / Scam verdict, risk scores, specific flags, and clear advice on what to do next.
Phishing Attempts
Emails impersonating banks, PayPal, Apple, Amazon, and the IRS to steal credentials.
Urgency Manipulation
"Act now or lose your account" — high-pressure tactics designed to override rational thinking.
Suspicious Links
URLs that mimic real domains (paypa1.com, amaz0n-security.net) but lead to fake login pages.
Delivery Scams
Fake UPS, FedEx, and USPS package notifications used to harvest personal info or card details.
Advance Fee Fraud
Lottery wins and inheritance requests designed to extract upfront payments over time.
Tech Support Scams
Fake Microsoft or antivirus alerts claiming your computer is infected and demanding remote access.
Why Is It Free?
We believe protection from scams shouldn't cost money. ScanTheSender is free forever and funded by non-intrusive advertising. We don't sell your data, don't require a subscription, and don't lock features behind a paywall.
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Have a suspicious email sitting in your inbox? Paste it in and know in seconds.
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