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COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONSender impersonation ↗
Look beyond a display name to understand who may be contacting you.
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Community experiences with online listings and unfamiliar sellers.
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Questions to consider before you trust a new website or offer.
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Can the AI tell me for certain if something is a scam?
No. It looks for signals in the text you provide. It does not establish identity, visit links or prove that an offer is genuine. Use the assessment as a starting point for independent verification.
What should I remove before checking a message?
Remove names, phone numbers, addresses, account numbers, passwords, sign-in codes, identity documents and any private details. Replace them with labels such as [name] or [account].
What if I already sent money or shared account information?
Contact your financial institution or the relevant service promptly using a trusted official channel. Explain what happened and ask what steps are available. Avoid anyone who guarantees they can recover your money.
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