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DisclaimerThis tool uses AI and is provided for educational purposes only. AI can make mistakes. Use them as guidance alongside your own judgement — not as a definitive verdict.

Our Impact
500+Scams Detected
750+Checks Performed
50+Users Protected
Why trust us?
Total Records
2.5Lakhs+
in our database
Data Sources
25+
CERT-In, RBI, I4C, Crowd sourced
Scam Types
40+
able to detect
Data Stored?
No❌
No User data stored
Response Time
<200ms
p95 latency, India infra
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How it works

Four steps to a clear answer

step 1 — noticing a suspicious message
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Spotted something that feels off?

A message, email, link or call that doesn't sit right? Trust that instinct — it's always worth a second opinion before you click, reply or pay.

step 2 — pasting content into the checker
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Paste it into the DSN Scam Checker

Drop in the text, email body, URL or situation exactly as you received it. No sign-up, no amount to pay — it works right here on the page.

step 3 — receiving an instant risk verdict
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Get a clear verdict in seconds

Our multi-layer system runs heuristics, pattern matching and AI analysis against known scam signals and returns a plain-language risk level — no jargon.

step 4 — acting on the recommended next step
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Know exactly what to do next

If it's flagged as risky, we point you to the right next step — whether that's the Cybercrime Helpline (1930), cybercrime.gov.in or simply blocking and ignoring it.

What is a scam checker?

A scam checker is a free tool that scans a suspicious message, email, URL or screenshot for the patterns seen in real fraud — urgency tactics, impersonation, spoofed senders and known scam keywords — and returns a plain-language risk verdict in seconds. Digital Suraksha Network's scam checker is built specifically for scams targeting people in India, with no sign-in required.

How do I run a fraud check on a message or link?

Paste the full message, email, SMS, WhatsApp text or link into the box above — or upload a screenshot — and tap Analyse. The fraud check runs multi-layer AI analysis against 40+ known Indian scam patterns and returns an instant, plain-language verdict.

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What types of scams can I check?

KYC scam
Fake KYC expiry alerts and account-block threats
Investment scam
Guaranteed returns, fake trading apps, tip groups
Digital arrest scam
Authority impersonation — CBI, police, court threats
Job scam
Fake HR offers, part-time work, task-based earning fraud
Pig-butchering scam
Telegram/WhatsApp investment romance groups
Delivery / customs fee scam
Fake parcel holds and customs payment links
Urgency / deadline coercion
Pressure tactics often paired with other scams
Crypto doubling / giveaway scam
Fake airdrops and send-crypto-to-receive schemes
Lottery / prize scam
KBC winners, prize claims, gift-card requests
Utility bill disconnection scam
Fake electricity, gas, or water cut-off notices
E-commerce refund scam
Fake customer care and bogus refund flows
SEBI / stock tips scam
Unauthorised tips and fake advisory firms
Illegal loan app scam
Predatory lending apps and harassment fraud
Mule account recruitment
Account rental and money-laundering recruitment
Malicious APK / remote access scam
Fake apps that steal OTPs and remote-control devices
UPI collect / AutoPay fraud
Fake collect requests and silent mandate abuse
Aadhaar biometric / AEPS fraud
Unauthorised biometric withdrawals and Aadhaar misuse
Card reward / limit / OTP phishing
Fake card upgrades and OTP harvesting
Recovery fee / advance-fee scam
Fake refund recovery and upfront fee fraud
Deepfake voice emergency scam
Impersonation calls demanding urgent payment
SIM swap / eSIM takeover scam
Number hijacking to intercept OTPs
Romance / matrimonial scam
Fake relationships used to extract money
Fake government scheme / PM yojana scam
Bogus subsidy and benefit registration fraud
Fake insurance / LIC maturity scam
Fake maturity payouts and premium theft
Fake income-tax / TDS refund scam
Bogus IT refund links and TDS phishing
Advance-fee / 419 fraud
Inheritance, foreign funds, and upfront fee scams
Fantasy gaming / IPL betting scam
Colour prediction and illegal betting fraud
Travel / visa scam
Fake visas, tickets, and overseas job packages
Real estate / token-money scam
Fake property deals and advance token fraud
Fake medical / miracle cure scam
Bogus treatments, potions, and health fraud
WhatsApp / social account takeover
OTP forwarding and session hijacking
Fake RBI / NPCI / UIDAI notice
Regulatory impersonation and phishing notices
NFT / metaverse / play-to-earn rug-pull
Fake crypto games and token exit scams
Ponzi / pyramid / MLM scheme
Recruitment-based and unsustainable return schemes
Fake customer care / helpline fraud
Spoofed support numbers that steal credentials
Fake scholarship / admission scam
Education fee fraud and fake seat offers
Forex / gold / commodity trading scam
Unauthorised trading platforms and tip fraud
Fake insurance agent / MF broker scam
Upfront premium theft and fake advisors
Business impersonation scam
CEO/CFO/vendor urgent transfer fraud
E-wallet fraud
Paytm/PhonePe/GPay freeze and phishing scams
Demat / depository fraud
Account freeze, unauthorised trades, fake IPOs
Classified scam
OLX/Quikr advance-payment and QR-to-receive fraud

DSN scam checker — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about scam detection, fraud checking and online safety in India

What is a scam checker?

A scam checker is a free tool that analyses a suspicious message, email, URL or screenshot for signs of fraud. Digital Suraksha Network's scam checker uses multi-layer heuristics with AI to run an instant scam check and return a plain-language risk verdict — no sign-in required.

How do I run a fraud check on a message or link?

Paste the full message, email body, SMS, WhatsApp text or URL into the scam checker and tap Analyse. The fraud check scans for urgency tactics, impersonation patterns, spoofed sender addresses, suspicious links, known scam keywords and other red flags commonly seen in India.

Can this detect WhatsApp scams and fake job offers?

Yes. WhatsApp job scams, part-time work fraud, task-based earning scams ('like YouTube videos and earn ₹500'), and fake KYC messages are among the most common fraud types in India. Paste the message and the scam checker will flag known patterns, urgency language and suspicious links.

Can this detect phishing URLs and fraud links?

Yes. Paste any suspicious URL or short link (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc.). The tool traces the redirect chain, checks SSL status, compares the domain against known phishing registries and returns a risk assessment before you click or make any input.

Is this scam detector really free?

Yes. The DSN Scam Checker is always free. There is no subscription, no account required and we do not store your data for marketing purposes.

What should I do if I think I've been scammed?

Stop all contact with the scammer immediately. Do not share any more OTPs, PINs, or money. Call the National Cybercrime Helpline on 1930 (available 24/7) and file an online complaint at cybercrime.gov.in. If money has left your account, call your bank the same hour — Early reporting gives the best chance of reversal.

What types of scams does this tool detect?

The checker covers 40+ Indian scam categories including KYC phishing, digital arrest, UPI collect fraud, pig-butchering, job scams, illegal loan apps, SEBI tip fraud, crypto giveaways, SIM swap, romance fraud, and more. New patterns are continuously added.