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The checker looks for pressure tactics, sensitive-data requests, unusual payments, impersonation, secrecy, risky links, and remote-access requests.
Important: A low score never proves that a message is safe.
A safer next move
Stop, verify, protect.
You do not need to decide under pressure. Use a different, trusted route to check the story.
Verify independently
Open the official app or type a known website yourself. Use a number from a card, statement, or trusted directory.
Protect accounts
If you shared a password, change it from a clean device and turn on multi-factor authentication. Contact your bank quickly after a payment.
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Save non-sensitive evidence, report the attempt, and tell someone you trust. Shame helps scammers; conversation helps people.
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