Use the free checker without sharing passwords, codes or bank details.
Top scam check tools
Short guides to help someone check before they click.
Scam Safety Shorts is built to be a top local scam check starting point: one free checker, seven plain-English scam guides, privacy-safe sharing and Quick Help if someone already clicked, paid or installed something.
No pasted message in share textRisk score + safe next stepBuilt for families and workmates
User-tested journey
The fastest path from suspicious message to safe next step.
We reviewed the hub as a parent, senior, student, workmate and small business owner. The page now gives each user a clear path in under 30 seconds.
Read the short guide for the closest example: Hi Mum, PayID, invoice, parcel, toll or fake popup.
Copy a safe checker link for family, friends, workmates, staff or neighbours.
If someone clicked, paid, entered details or installed remote access, start Quick Help.
Best starting points
Top scam check tools
Start with the free checker, then use the short guide that matches the message type.
#1 Free toolScam SMS & Email CheckerPaste suspicious wording only. Get a risk score, likely type, warning signs and a safe next step.
Family scamHi Mum New Number ScamWhat to check before replying or sending money.
Marketplace scamPayID Buyer ScamSelling online? Watch for PayID email and courier red flags.
Business scamInvoice Bank Details Changed? Stop and Check FirstPause before paying a new BSB or account number.
Choose the scam type
What kind of message did you receive?
Pick the closest example, read the warning signs, then check the message before you click.
Start hereHow to Check a Suspicious SMS Before You ClickA simple first check for strange SMS, email and popup messages.
Read guide →
Family scamHi Mum New Number ScamWhat to check before replying or sending money.
Read guide →
Marketplace scamPayID Buyer ScamSelling online? Watch for PayID email and courier red flags.
Read guide →
Business scamInvoice Bank Details Changed? Stop and Check FirstPause before paying a new BSB or account number.
Read guide →
Virus scamFake Virus Popup Asking for AnyDesk or TeamViewerDo not install remote access software from a popup or cold call.
Read guide →
Delivery scamParcel Delivery Scam SMSFake delivery fees and tracking links explained.
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Toll scamToll Road Scam SMS AustraliaFake Linkt, EastLink and toll payment scams.
Read guide →Scam safety is a team effort. Send these guides to someone who may need help checking first.
Which check should I use?
Choose by what happened.
This helps you choose the safest next step without needing to know the scam type.
I am not sure what scam type it isUse the free checker first →Someone says they have a new numberRead the Hi Mum guide →A buyer asks for PayID or emailRead the PayID guide →An invoice says bank details changedRead the invoice guide →A popup asks to call or install softwareRead the fake popup guide →Someone already clicked or paidStart Quick Help →
Not sure if a message is safe?
Use the free Scam SMS & Email Checker. It gives general guidance only and cannot guarantee accuracy.