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Scam Risk Checker

Tick the signals that match your situation. The more high-risk signals present, the more likely it is a scam. This is educational and cannot confirm fraud by itself.

Select what is happening

Asks for crypto payment
Asks for gift cards
Asks for bank transfer to an unknown account
Refuses a video call
Uses an urgent deadline
Website was created recently
No company registration details
Bad grammar or copied legal text
Promises guaranteed returns
Tells you to keep it secret
Asks you to install remote access software
Asks for an upfront payment before withdrawal
Uses a messaging app instead of an official channel
Refuses normal payment protection
Uses emotional pressure

Scam risk

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Select the signals that apply to see a risk level.

If you have already paid

Open the first-10-minutes recovery guide →

This risk score is indicative only and educational. It cannot confirm or rule out fraud. When in doubt, stop, do not pay, and verify through official channels.

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Risk Score
Scam Risk Checker

Scam Risk Checker

Tick the signals that match your situation. The more high-risk signals present, the more likely it is a scam. This is educational and cannot confirm fraud by itself.

Select what is happening

Asks for crypto payment
Asks for gift cards
Asks for bank transfer to an unknown account
Refuses a video call
Uses an urgent deadline
Website was created recently
No company registration details
Bad grammar or copied legal text
Promises guaranteed returns
Tells you to keep it secret
Asks you to install remote access software
Asks for an upfront payment before withdrawal
Uses a messaging app instead of an official channel
Refuses normal payment protection
Uses emotional pressure

Scam risk

—

Select the signals that apply to see a risk level.

If you have already paid

Open the first-10-minutes recovery guide →

This risk score is indicative only and educational. It cannot confirm or rule out fraud. When in doubt, stop, do not pay, and verify through official channels.