Text Message Scam Checker
Scam texts (smishing) surged 312% since 2020. Americans received 87 billion spam and scam texts in 2024 alone. From fake delivery alerts to "wrong number" romance setups, these messages are designed to steal your money and identity.
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Check a Text Message — FreeReal Text Scams (Detected by AI)
"USPS: Your package could not be delivered due to an incomplete address. Update your info here: usps-redelivery.com/track"
"Chase Bank: Suspicious purchase of $892.47 at Best Buy. If not you, reply STOP or call 1-800-555-0123 immediately."
"Hey! Is this still your number? It's Sarah from the conference. I was thinking about what you said about investing. Want to grab coffee?"
"HMRC: You are owed a tax refund of £847.30. Claim now before it expires: hmrc-refund-claim.co.uk/apply"
Top Text Scam Categories in 2026
📦 Fake Delivery Alerts
USPS, FedEx, UPS impersonation. "Your package couldn't be delivered" with a link to a fake site that steals your info.
🏦 Bank Account Alerts
Fake fraud alerts from Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America. They want you to call a spoofed number or click a phishing link.
🐷 Pig Butchering
"Wrong number" texts that slowly build trust over weeks, then lure you into fake crypto investments. Losses average $50,000+.
💰 Prize/Lottery Scams
"You won $1,000!" or fake gift card offers. They need your payment info to "process the reward."
🏛️ Government Impersonation
Fake IRS, SSA, or HMRC texts about tax refunds, payments owed, or benefits suspension.
💼 Job Offer Scams
"Work from home, earn $500/day" — unsolicited job offers that require upfront fees or personal data.
What to Do with a Scam Text
- Don't click any links — even "unsubscribe" links can be malicious.
- Don't reply — replying confirms your number is active to the scammer.
- Forward to 7726 (SPAM) — this reports the text to your carrier.
- Block the number — on iPhone: tap info → Block Caller. Android: tap ⋮ → Block.
- Report to FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov if you lost money.
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