Terms of Use

ScamSplain is a free, educational tool that explains warning signs commonly associated with scams and offers general guidance. It is provided “as is,” without warranties of any kind.

ScamSplain cannot detect every scam and can occasionally flag safe messages. A low-risk result is never a promise that something is safe, and a high-risk result is not proof of a crime. Always use your own judgement and verify important matters directly with the company or agency involved.

ScamSplain does not provide legal, financial, or investment advice. For decisions involving money, accounts, or legal matters, consult a qualified professional or the official organization involved.

• Use ScamSplain for personal, lawful purposes.
• Do not attempt to disrupt, overload, attack, or reverse-engineer the service.
• Do not submit other people’s personal information without a good reason, and do not use the service to harass anyone.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ScamSplain and its operators are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, the service. You are responsible for the actions you take.

ScamSplain may reference third-party resources. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other websites.

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of ScamSplain means you accept the current version.

Questions about these terms? Use our Contact page.