Question 1

How do I check if a text message is a scam?

Accepted Answer

Copy the exact text from the suspicious SMS, email, or DM and paste it into ScamKit's Message Checker. It scans for urgency language, fake authority claims, threats, suspicious links, and common scam patterns, then shows you a risk score with clear explanations.

Question 2

What are the warning signs of a scam text?

Accepted Answer

Common red flags include: urgent language ('act now or your account will be closed'), requests for personal information, shortened or suspicious links, threats of legal action, fake delivery notifications, and messages claiming to be from banks or government agencies asking you to click a link.

Question 3

Is it safe to reply to a scam text?

Accepted Answer

No. Replying confirms your number is active, which can lead to more scam messages. Do not reply, click any links, or call any numbers in the message. Instead, block the sender and report the message to 7726 (SPAM) by forwarding it.

Forward It to ScamKit