Free Scam Detection Tools (Check Links, Messages & Apps)
Not sure is something online is a scam? Use our free online tools to check if a message, link, or app is a scam. Phishbowl helps you detect phishing, fraud, and suspicious activity instantly using AI-powered analysis.
Whether you’ve received a suspicious message, suspicious email, a risky app download, or a strange-looking link, these tools help you verify and stay safe before taking action. — all in one place.
Free Google Play App Check
Spot Suspicious or Unsafe Apps on Google Play before you download
Free Website Safety & URL Checker
Scan URLs and websites for Malware, Phishing, Threats and overall safety
Check Messages for scams
Check message content for scams. Get an overall risk score to proceed or not.
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Scams
How can I check if something is a scam?
You can use the free online scam detection tools within Phishbowl on the website or through our App to check links, messages, or apps. These tools analyse patterns, fraud signals, and known scam indicators to help you identify risks instantly.
How do I check if a link is safe?
Paste the URL into a link scanner to detect phishing websites, malware, or fake or risky domains. This helps you avoid clicking on harmful or fraudulent links.
Can I verify a phone number for fraud?
Yes, you can check unknown phone numbers using scam detection tools like the Phishbowl App that identifies reported scam phone numbers and suspicious activity linked to that number. This feature is only available on the Phishbowl App.
How do I know if a message is a scam?
You can paste suspicious SMS, WhatsApp, Messenger or email messages into a scam checker tool. It will analyse the text for phishing language, urgency tactics, and common scam patterns and warn you if a message is fraud, spam or safe.
Is it safe to download apps from unknown sources?
No. You should check app permissions, behaviour, and risk indicators before installing. An app risk checker like the one available above, can help identify potentially harmful or fake apps.
What types of scams can these tools detect?
These tools can help detect phishing links, fake job offers, KYC scams, UPI fraud, investment scams and other common online scams, especially those targeting users in India.
To get full access to more such scam detection and scam protection features download the Phishbowl App from Google Play or App Store.
