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Email checker: is this email a scam?
Got an email asking you to verify, pay, or log in? Check it before you reply or click anything.
Phishing emails imitate trusted brands to steal your login or payment details. They are getting more convincing — real logos, real-looking addresses — but the tells are still there if you know where to look.
An email scam checker inspects the sender, the links, and the request so you do not have to. Paste the email and Scam Doctor tells you whether it is safe, suspicious, or a clear phishing attempt.
What the email checker looks at
- Whether the sender address really matches the brand it claims to be.
- The true destination of links, hidden behind familiar-looking text.
- Phishing language — "verify your account", "payment failed", "unusual sign-in".
- Attachment and credential-request risks.
- The safest next step before you reply or click.
How to spot a phishing email
- Check the real sender address, not just the display name.
- Hover over links (don't click) — do they go where they claim?
- Watch for urgency: "verify now", "account suspended", "payment failed".
- Look for generic greetings ("Dear customer") and small spelling errors.
- Never enter your password on a page you reached from an email link.
What to do with a suspicious email
Go to the company's site directly by typing its address, instead of clicking. Do not download attachments you were not expecting. When unsure, paste the email or a screenshot into Scam Doctor for a clear verdict.
Email checker: is this email a scam? FAQs
How do I check if an email is a scam?
Paste the email into Scam Doctor. It checks the real sender address and link destinations and gives a verdict. Log in only by typing the site address yourself.
Is it dangerous to just open a phishing email?
Opening it is usually safe; the danger is clicking links, opening attachments, or entering details. Don't do those.
How can I tell a fake sender address?
Look past the display name at the actual address — scammers use look-alike domains with extra words or different endings. Scam Doctor flags these automatically.