LurkAlert scam checker

Not sure it is real? Check before you act.

Share one suspicious message and up to eight related pictures below. LurkAlert will look for common scam warning signs.

What did you receive?

Type or paste the important words, then add any related pictures.

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Include the request, deadline, payment method, and who the sender claims to be.

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Add up to eight pictures

Paste or choose PNG, JPEG, WebP, or non-animated GIF files. Keep all pictures at 700 KB combined or less.

    Understand the signals

    What we look for

    Some scam messages rely on pressure, impersonation, or requests for access. The check explains which patterns appear in the evidence you provide.

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    Urgency and threats

    Claims that an account, device, or payment must be fixed immediately.

    02

    Remote access requests

    Requests to install AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or another tool so someone can control your computer.

    03

    Payment pressure

    Gift cards, crypto, unusual transfers, refund overpayments, or money moved to “protect” it.

    04

    Impersonation and links

    Support stories, sender details, phone numbers, or links that do not match the organization being claimed.

    Know the limits

    A useful signal, not a final answer.

    A screenshot can be cropped. A sender can be spoofed. A message can leave out the detail that changes the whole story. That is why the result includes what it cannot tell you.

    Before you act, verify the sender or source with a number or website you find independently. Do not rely on the contact details inside a suspicious message.

    What this check cannot verify

    • Who controls a phone number, email address, or website.
    • Whether a person is authorized to access an account.
    • Whether a device is already compromised.
    • Whether a payment can be reversed.

    Common approaches

    Scams that often start with a message

    These patterns show up in texts, emails, pop-ups, and unexpected calls.

    • Fake computer support

      A pop-up tells you to call a number, then asks for remote control.

    • Account compromise warning

      A caller claims your bank, email, or antivirus account is under attack.

    • Delivery fee message

      A small payment request hides an unfamiliar link or collects card details.

    • Refund or overpayment story

      Someone says they paid too much and needs you to send money back quickly.

    • Gift card instructions

      A boss, friend, or support agent asks you to buy cards and read the codes aloud.

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    Act safely

    If you already replied

    Pause before continuing. If you shared payment details, access, or money, contact the affected bank or account provider using contact details you find independently. Do not continue through the message's number or link.

    Questions

    Before you press check

    Can I check a screenshot instead of pasting text?

    Yes. Upload a PNG, JPG, or WEBP screenshot. You can also paste text and a screenshot together.

    Does a low-signal result mean the message is safe?

    No. It means the supplied evidence showed few recognizable warning signs. Verify the sender independently before taking action.

    What should I do after a result?

    Pause before acting. Verify the sender or source using contact details you find independently, then do not click, call, reply, pay, or share information until it checks out.

    What happens to what I paste?

    This checker does not create an account or save results to a database. Your request is sent to the server and its configured AI provider for the check.

    What if the screenshot is hard to read?

    Try a direct screenshot instead of a photo of a screen. If important details are cropped or blurry, the result may not have enough information.

    Privacy note

    Share only what you need checked.

    Remove passwords, full card numbers, government IDs, and one-time codes before uploading. This checker does not save a result to an account or database, but the request is processed by the configured AI provider. Clear this page before leaving a shared computer.