Scam Warning Check

Is This a Scam?

Use the details from the call, pop-up, email, or message in front of you. The tool checks for common tech-support scam behavior and gives you a safer next step.

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Private by design: your answers stay on this device and are not submitted anywhere.

Six Questions

Check the Warning Signs

Answer every question using what actually happened. If you are unsure, choose No and treat the result as a starting point.

Did a pop-up tell you to call a phone number?This includes warnings claiming to be Microsoft, Apple, antivirus software, or a bank.
Did they contact you unexpectedly?Think about an unsolicited phone call, text message, email, or browser alert.
Did they request remote access?Examples include asking you to install AnyDesk, TeamViewer, ScreenConnect, or another remote-control program.
Did they ask for unusual payment?Gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, moving money to a “safe” account, or paying through a payment app are serious warning signs.
Did they create urgency or fear?Examples include saying your computer, identity, bank account, or Social Security number is in immediate danger.
Did they request a password or security code?This includes one-time codes sent by text, banking credentials, or an email password.

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    Independent guidance: The FTC says unexpected tech-support contact, phone numbers inside security pop-ups, remote-access requests, and demands for gift cards, wires, bank transfers, cryptocurrency, or payment apps are common scam signs. Read the FTC guidance.

    Straight Answers

    Common Scam Questions

    Does a real security warning show a phone number?

    A legitimate security program may show an alert, but the FTC says real security pop-ups will not ask you to call a phone number. A phone number inside a frightening browser warning is a major red flag.

    What if I already allowed remote access?

    Disconnect the computer from the internet, stop communicating with the caller, and write down what happened. Check for remote-access software and review any accounts or passwords used during the session.

    What if I already paid?

    Contact the bank, card company, payment app, or gift-card company immediately using a number you find independently. Ask about stopping or reversing the payment and monitor the account for additional charges.

    Should I turn off the computer?

    If the pop-up will not close or someone is connected remotely, turning off the computer and disconnecting it from the network can stop the immediate session. Do not reconnect with the caller.

    Can this tool prove something is safe?

    No. It identifies common warning signs based on your answers. A low-risk result does not verify the sender, caller, website, or computer.

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