Free Scam Checker & Safety Tools
Six free tools to check anything suspicious — a URL, a website, a password, an email address, a phone number or your local area. Fast, private and no signup required.
Choose a tool
How to use these tools
When should you use these checkers?
✅ Someone texted you a link — run it through the URL Checker before tapping.
✅ You're about to buy from an unknown shop — use the Website Safety Check first.
✅ You're updating an account password — make sure it scores strongly in the Password Strength Check.
✅ You got a "your account was hacked" email — check the address in the Email Breach Check before you panic.
✅ An unknown number keeps calling — run it through the phone number check before you call back.
✅ You're moving, renting or selling online — check crime levels in the area with the Local Crime Check first.
✅ You've been scammed — go straight to Help — I've Been Scammed for the recovery steps.
Scam Checker FAQ
How do I check if a website is a scam?
Paste the full web address into the Website Safety Check — it checks the site's reputation and security setup. You can also run the link through the URL Checker to see if it appears in known phishing databases.
How do I check if my email has been leaked?
Use the Dark Watch Email Breach Check. It searches dark web intelligence sources for your email address and tells you if it has appeared in any known breach.
How do I check if a phone number is a scam?
Enter the full number (with area code) into the phone number check. It detects premium-rate numbers, missed-call (wangiri) scams and numbers the community has reported.
Are these scam checkers free?
Yes — all six tools are completely free, with no signup, no limits and no data stored. They exist to help UK families and businesses stay safe.
What should I do if a check finds a problem?
Do not click, call back or enter any details. Report it — forward scam texts to 7726, report to Action Fraud, and read our recovery guides for next steps.