ShamCheck

AppEsteem

About this app

Received a suspicious message? ShamCheck helps you figure out if somebody is trying to scam you. Free tool to identify scam messages and phishing attempts. Don’t fall into an online fraud trap!

Scammers try to hook you with an initial “sham” message. We help you to quickly weed these messages out, so you can keep yourself safe. Simply paste text, share a message, attach a photo, document, or audio file, or take a screenshot, and we'll analyze it and let you know if it's a sham.

ShamCheck uses AI-powered analysis to help you evaluate suspicious messages. Results are advisory, always use your own judgment and consult official sources when in doubt.

ShamCheck is powered by AppEsteem Corporation, a leading security company whose technology and research has been keeping billions of consumers safe from unwanted software and scams for the past ten years.

What’s new

• A fresh new look with real depth, smoother interactions, and a crisp true-black dark mode.
• Clearer scan results, with safety tips tailored to the specific sham you're checking.
• A new History panel — see how many shams you've caught, with full searchable history and your screenshots built in.
• A guided recovery path connecting you to trusted support at scamhealing.com.
• Improved accessibility, contrast, performance, and stability throughout.