Scam Detector
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Is This Email a Scam?

Free phishing email analyzer — detect fake emails, spoofed domains, and urgency traps instantly.
✓ 100% private • No data stored • Browser-based AI

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How to know if an email is fake: 10+ scam indicators

Our AI detects these red flags in real time.

Urgency & Pressure

"Immediate action required" or "account suspended" are classic scam tactics.

Suspicious Links

Fake domains like "paypal-security.net" or bit.ly shorteners.

Grammar Errors

"Dear costumer" or awkward phrasing are giveaways.

Spoofed Sender

Free email services impersonating official brands.

Personal Data Requests

Never share passwords or SSN via email.

Unexpected Attachments

.exe, .zip files often carry malware.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about scam email detection

How can you tell if an email is a scam?

Look for urgency, generic greetings, suspicious links, grammar mistakes, and requests for personal info. Our tool automates this detection.

How does AI detect phishing emails?

Our AI scans for 15+ red flags including urgency keywords, mismatched domains, and social engineering tactics — all locally in your browser.

Is it safe to paste my email?

Yes — 100% safe. Your email never leaves your browser. We store nothing. No servers, no logs, no tracking.

What if an email is flagged?

Don't click links or attachments. Report as phishing, contact the company directly, and delete the email.

About Email Scam Detector

Our mission: Make email scam detection free, private, and accessible to everyone.

Email Scam Detector was created by cybersecurity professionals and privacy advocates. Phishing scams cost victims over $10 billion annually. Most people don't have access to free, private tools to protect themselves.

Our Core Principles

Zero Data Storage
We never store any email content.
Browser-Based AI
All detection runs locally on your device.
Free Forever
No paywalls, no premium tiers.
Regular Updates
Detection patterns constantly improved.

Support Our Mission

Share this tool with friends and family. The more people who use it, the more scams we prevent together.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Our Core Promise: Zero Data Storage

We DO NOT store, log, save, or share any email content you analyze. All processing happens locally in your browser.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

  • ❌ Email content, headers, or text you paste
  • ❌ Personal information (name, email, IP address)
  • ❌ Browser history or location data
  • ❌ Any logs of your analysis results

2. How It Works

100% Browser-Based: All scam detection runs locally. No server communication. No database storage. Your email never leaves your device.

3. Cookies & Local Storage

We only save your theme preference (dark/light mode) locally. No tracking cookies, no analytics scripts.

4. Data Retention

We collect nothing. When you close the tab, everything is gone forever. We cannot retrieve any previous analysis.

Scam Awareness Blog

Real stories, practical tips, and honest advice to keep you safe online

Jan 15, 2026 • 8 min read

5 Signs That Email in Your Inbox Is a Phishing Scam

I almost fell for one myself last year. Let me tell you what I learned...

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Jan 10, 2026 • 7 min read

PayPal Scams: How I Almost Lost $2,000

It looked so real. The logo was perfect. But something felt off...

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Jan 5, 2026 • 6 min read

Dangerous Attachments: The One File Type I Never Open

My coworker learned this the hard way. One click and the whole network went down...

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Dec 28, 2025 • 7 min read

I Clicked a Phishing Link. Here's What Happened Next

My heart stopped when I realized what I'd done. But I followed these steps...

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Contact Us

Have questions, feedback, or want to report a new scam pattern? We'd love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

support@emailscamdetect.netlify.app

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We never store your email content. Any scam samples are anonymized.

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