Breach CheckIs this message a scam?
"Hi Mum, this is my new number", "Your parcel is waiting", "Your account has been blocked": paste the text or messenger message here. We show you which scam patterns it contains and check any links.
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- Message stays on your device
- For SMS, WhatsApp & co.
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The check recognises typical patterns, but not every scam – and not every suspicious message is a scam. Do not rely on it alone.
We store nothing. The message is only analysed in your browser.
Data on dangerous sites: Google Safe Browsing. All information without guarantee.
How we check without reading along
- Analysis in your browserYour browser looks for typical patterns: time pressure, supposed blocks, codes, TANs, gift cards, "new number". The text never leaves your device.
- Links are checked tooWe check links in the message like the link check. Only fragments of their fingerprints go to our server for comparison with Google Safe Browsing.
- Concrete tipsFor every finding we explain what is behind it and what you should do now.
The most common text and messenger scams
Scammers always pull the same levers: fear, time pressure and trust. If you know the patterns, you will recognise most messages immediately.
- "Hi Mum, new number"Supposed children or grandchildren urgently need money. Always call back on the old, known number.
- Parcel and customs textsSupposed fees or address problems with a link. Delivery services do not collect fees via text links.
- Bank, TAN and remote accessNo legitimate company asks for codes, PINs or TANs by message or makes you install AnyDesk.
- Forwarding codesIf someone asks you to forward a code you received by text, they want to take over your account – even if the message seems to come from friends.
Frequently asked questions
Is my message stored or sent?
No. Only your browser analyses the message. Only for links it contains, fragments of fingerprints (hash prefixes) go through our server to Google Safe Browsing – never the link itself.
How does the check recognise scams?
By patterns that appear again and again in scam messages, such as time pressure, supposed blocks, requests for codes, TANs or gift cards. We defined the rules ourselves.
Does "no patterns found" mean the message is genuine?
No. Scammers change their texts all the time. If in doubt, ask through a channel you know yourself – such as the known phone number or the official app.
I already replied or paid – what now?
Stop all contact and call your bank immediately. Report it to the police. The emergency assistant guides you step by step.
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