Text Message Scam Checker — Is This SMS a Scam?
Got a suspicious text? Paste it into ScamAdvisory's free text message checker to spot smishing — scam SMS that impersonate delivery firms, banks, HMRC and government services. Scam texts try to rush you into tapping a link or replying with personal details, often warning about a missed parcel, an unpaid fee, unusual account activity or a refund you're owed. Warning signs include a link to an unfamiliar or misspelled website, an urgent deadline, a request for card or bank details, and a sender that doesn't match the real organisation. Never tap a link in a text you weren't expecting. Paste the message (and any link) into the checker and we'll highlight the risk signals in plain English within seconds. If the result raises concerns, contact the company directly using details from their official website or app — not the ones in the text. When a message doesn't feel right, check it here first.
Warning signs of a scam text
- A link to an unfamiliar or misspelled website
- Warnings about a missed delivery, fee or fine
- An urgent deadline to “act now” or “verify”
- Requests for card, bank or login details
- A refund or prize you didn't expect
- A sender ID that doesn't match the real organisation
How to check a suspicious text
- Don't tap any links in the message yet
- Copy the text and any link it contains
- Paste it into the checker and run a free check
- Read the risk summary and the reasons behind it
- Report scam texts by forwarding them to 7726 (free spam-reporting shortcode)
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ScamAdvisory provides risk signals and safety guidance to help you decide. It does not make legal, financial or law-enforcement determinations — always verify with official sources before you act.