ScamSplain

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Paste a suspicious message, link, number, or email and we’ll explain the risks in plain English.

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We don’t keep your message to warn others — only scam details like links and numbers. Pro members can save their own checks to their private history.

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Instant Analysis

Advanced detection in just a few seconds.

Clear Explanations

We break down the red flags in plain English.

Actionable Steps

Know exactly what to do and stay safe.

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Real reports from real people help keep everyone safer.

How ScamSplain Works

  1. 1

    You Paste

    Add any suspicious message or link.

  2. 2

    We Analyze

    Our system checks for red flags and patterns.

  3. 3

    We Explain

    Get a clear breakdown in plain English.

  4. 4

    You Stay Safe

    Follow the recommended steps and protect yourself.

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Fake Census / Government Survey Data Harvest

A fake census or government survey asks for sensitive details it would never request — like your SSN, bank account, or money.

Fake Package Delivery Texts

Texts pretending to be USPS, UPS, or FedEx that claim a package is stuck and ask you to pay a small fee or confirm details.

Romance-to-Crypto Investment (Pig Butchering)

An online partner slowly pivots the relationship into 'teaching' you to invest in crypto on a fake platform that shows fake profits — until you can't withdraw.

Social Security Scams

Calls claiming your Social Security number was suspended or linked to a crime, demanding action or payment.

Tech Support Scams

Fake warnings or calls claiming your computer is infected, aiming to get remote access, money, or account details.

Bank Impersonation Scams

Calls, texts, or emails pretending to be your bank's fraud department to get codes, logins, or transfers.

Keep it one tap away

Put ScamSplain on your phone

Scams usually reach you on your phone — or when a scam has your computer frozen. Add ScamSplain to your home screen and it opens instantly, just like an app — no app store, no download.

Works best on every device. Make a free account and sign in on your phone, tablet, and computer — one account works on all of them, at no extra cost. Whichever device is nearby when a scam hits, ScamSplain is right there.

In Safari:

  1. 1Open scamsplain.com in the Safari browser.
  2. 2Tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.
  3. 3Scroll down and tap “Add to Home Screen.”
  4. 4Tap “Add” in the top corner. The ScamSplain icon is now on your home screen.