Is This Email a Scam?
Paste the sender's email address from a suspicious message to get a plain-English risk check.
Pattern detection
Flags common phishing and scam-email techniques.
Link inspection
Checks embedded links for suspicious destinations.
Urgency red flags
Highlights manipulative language patterns.
Plain-language verdict
A clear read, not just a raw risk score.
How it works
This tool takes the domain from an email address and checks three things scammers commonly get wrong: whether the domain even has working DNS/mail records, how recently it was registered (scam domains are often only days old), and whether it closely resembles a well-known brand's real domain — a classic phishing trick.
It's built for people without a security background who just received a suspicious email and want a quick second opinion — not a replacement for verifying directly with the company through a phone number or website you already trust.
Frequently asked questions
The domain is real and has good DNS records — is the email definitely safe?
Not necessarily — a legitimate domain can still send a phishing email if the sender's specific address was spoofed, or if a real (but compromised) account is being used. This tool checks domain-level trust signals, not the content or intent of the specific message.
Why does domain age matter for spotting scam emails?
Scammers frequently register a fresh lookalike domain for each campaign since old ones get blacklisted — a domain that's only days or weeks old sending you an urgent financial request is a strong red flag, even if everything else looks polished.
What should I do if an email looks suspicious?
Don't click any links or reply — instead, go directly to the organization's known website or contact them through a verified phone number to confirm, rather than using any contact info provided in the email itself.
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