๐ Is This a Scam?
Paste a suspicious message or upload a screenshot for instant AI analysis
๐ Your submission is sent through OpenRouter to the selected AI model for analysis. Text may also be used to query Brave Search for public scam reports. To enable optional feedback or sharing, the submission and result may remain in server process memory for up to 30 minutes, then expire. We do not persist it unless you explicitly choose to submit feedback or create a share link. See our Privacy Policy.
How It Works
Submit
Paste the suspicious message or upload a screenshot.
Analyze
Our AI scans for known scam patterns, manipulation tactics, and red flags.
Protect
Get a clear verdict with specific recommendations to stay safe.
Scams We Detect
Financial Scams
Gift card requests, wire transfers, fake invoices, cryptocurrency schemes
Authority Impersonation
Fake IRS, police, bank officials, tech support, government agencies
Romance Scams
Online dating fraud, "stuck overseas" stories, emotional manipulation
Prize & Lottery
Fake winnings, inheritance scams, "you've been selected" tricks
Job & Investment
Work-from-home scams, pyramid schemes, "guaranteed returns"
Delivery & Package
Fake shipping notices, missed delivery fees, tracking link traps
Frequently Asked Questions
Paste the suspicious message into Alpha's Scam Checker or upload a screenshot. The AI will analyze it for known scam patterns, manipulation tactics, and red flags, then give you a verdict: Safe, Suspicious, Likely Scam, or Definite Scam.
Yes, Alpha's Scam Checker is completely free. No signup, no payment, no hidden costs. You can check up to 5 messages per hour.
Normal analysis is processed through OpenRouter and, for text checks, may be searched through Brave Search. The submission and result may remain in server process memory for up to 30 minutes to enable optional feedback or sharing, then expire. HelloAlpha does not persist the submission by default. If you explicitly consent to feedback or sharing, the relevant text and analysis result are stored. Screenshot files are not accepted by feedback or sharing while additional safeguards are being implemented.
The scam checker detects phishing emails, fake prize/lottery scams, romance scams, tech support scams, package delivery scams, impersonation scams (fake IRS, banks, Amazon, etc.), gift card scams, and many more.
Yes! You can upload screenshots of suspicious emails, text messages, or social media messages. The AI will analyze the image and extract the text for scam detection. It also checks sender email addresses visible in screenshots.
The AI is trained to be aggressive about detecting scams โ it's better to flag something suspicious than miss a real scam. User feedback helps improve accuracy over time. If you get a result you think is wrong, use the feedback buttons to help us improve.