Received a strange WhatsApp message and not sure if it is real or a scam? Our free WhatsApp Scam Checker instantly scans the message for the warning signs fraudsters use, from fake verification-code requests to prize traps and phishing links. Just paste the message below to get an instant risk score. It is completely free and 100% private, since the check runs entirely in your browser and nothing is ever sent or stored.
WhatsApp Scam Checker
Paste a suspicious message to instantly check it for common scam warning signs.
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Risk Score
Warning signs detected
✅ What to do next
- Never share a verification code or OTP with anyone.
- Do not send money, gift cards, or bank details.
- Verify the sender through another trusted channel.
- Block and report: open the chat, tap the name, choose Block and Report.
This tool checks for common patterns and is for guidance only. It cannot guarantee a message is safe or fraudulent. Always use your own judgement.
How the WhatsApp Scam Checker Works
The checker looks for the language patterns and pressure tactics that appear in almost every WhatsApp scam. Each warning sign it finds adds to a risk score from 0 to 100, and the tool explains exactly what it spotted so you can make an informed decision.
- Copy the suspicious WhatsApp message you received.
- Paste it into the box above (use the Paste button for one-tap pasting).
- Tap Check This Message.
- Read your risk score and the specific warning signs detected.
What the Checker Looks For
WhatsApp scams change constantly, but the underlying tricks stay the same. The tool flags the most common ones, including requests for a verification code or OTP, false urgency, money or gift-card demands, suspicious links, fake job offers, prize and lottery bait, family-member impersonation, fake bank alerts, investment pitches, romance-scam language, and messages from unknown international numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WhatsApp Scam Checker free?
Yes, it is completely free to use with no sign-up required. You can check as many messages as you like.
Is my message private?
Yes. The entire check runs inside your own browser. Your message is never uploaded, sent, or stored anywhere.
Can it guarantee a message is safe?
No tool can guarantee that. The checker highlights common scam warning signs to help you decide, but you should always use your own judgement and verify anything suspicious.
What should I do if a message scores high risk?
Do not reply, click links, share codes, or send money. Verify the sender through another trusted channel, then block and report the number in WhatsApp.
Why would WhatsApp ask for my verification code?
It never does. WhatsApp and legitimate services will never ask you to share your 6-digit verification code. Anyone who does is trying to hijack your account.
I already shared a code or sent money. What now?
Re-register WhatsApp with your number to log the scammer out, enable Two-Step Verification, contact your bank if money was sent, and report the incident to local authorities.
Does this work for messages on iPhone and Android?
Yes. The checker analyzes the text of any message, so it works the same regardless of your device.
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