Is this message fake? Check it for free
Upload a screenshot of a fine SMS, court notice, bank message or job offer from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Kuwait. We look for the signs scammers leave behind and tell you, in your language, what to do next.
We look for warning signs. We can't confirm that a document is real. Only the official app or website can. Always check there before you pay.
How it works
- 1Take a screenshotOf the SMS, WhatsApp message, email, letter or PDF. Arabic, English or both.
- 2Upload itWe read every line, including the link, the sender and the amounts.
- 3See the warning signsIf something looks like a scam, we show you exactly which part and why, for free.
What we check for
- A payment link that is not an official government or bank website
- Pressure to pay within hours, or threats to block your licence, visa, card or salary
- A sender that is a personal mobile number or an unknown email address
- Requests for your card number, PIN, CVV or one-time password (OTP)
- Names, amounts, dates or reference numbers that don't fit together
- Spelling mistakes, odd Arabic, or logos and wording copied from a real office
What you'll see
- Scam signs found
- A clear red warning, the exact signs we saw, and what not to do.
- No scam signs found
- A plain explanation of the message. Still confirm it in the official app before you pay anything.
- Not sure
- We tell you what to check and where, so you can decide safely.
Messages people ask us to check
- Traffic fines
- Fake fine SMS that copy the police or traffic department and ask you to pay through a link.
- Court and police messages
- Messages claiming a case, an arrest warrant or a travel ban unless you pay now.
- Bank and card alerts
- “Your card is blocked” or “update your details” messages that ask for an OTP.
- Delivery fees
- Small customs or delivery charges for a parcel you weren't expecting.
- Job offers and visas
- Offer letters or visa offers that ask you to pay a fee first.
- Refunds and rewards
- Messages saying a ministry, telecom company or bank owes you money.
Already paid or shared your details?
Call your bank straight away using the number on your card or its official website, and ask them to block the card. Then report the message to the police through their official app or website. Don't reply to the scammer.
Official helpQuestions
We check for scam warning signs, such as unofficial payment links, threats and requests for your OTP. We can't see government records, so we can't confirm a document is real. For that, search for it in the official app using the reference number.
Yes. If we see scam signs, the warning is shown free, even before you pay for the full explanation.
Messages and documents from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait. Oman and Bahrain are coming soon.
Not always. Clever scams can look real. Before you pay, find the fine, case or payment yourself in the official app or website, never through the link in the message.
No. It is deleted automatically within 24 hours, and no person reads it.