Is This a Scam? Get a Live Verdict in Minutes.
Put on your Scam Goggles. Send us the suspicious text, email, call, DM, or offer, and a real human checks it against known fraud patterns, then tells you plainly: scam or legit, plus exactly what to do next.
Live humans, not robots. Verdicts in minutes, 9am-9pm ET, 7 days a week.
No passwords needed | No signup for single checks | Guidance, not jargon
How It Works
Send it.
Screenshot the text, forward the email, or describe the call in the live chat. Takes 30 seconds. Never send passwords or banking logins.
We investigate.
We check the sender, the links, and the wording against known fraud patterns like smishing, phishing, and impersonation scams. Most verdicts take under 5 minutes.
Get your verdict.
SCAM or LEGIT, in plain language, plus exactly what to do next. No jargon, no panic, just answers.
Why Check With Scam Goggles
- 1 in 3 Canadians were targeted by scam texts in just three months. (Equifax Canada)
- 1 in 20 text messages shows signs of fraud. (Bitdefender, 2026)
- Scammers stole billions last year, and AI is making fake messages more convincing every month.
- Your bank won’t check a suspicious text for you. Your carrier won’t either. We will.
The rule is simple: Don’t click it. Check it first.
What We Check
- Smishing texts – fake parcel deliveries, CRA alerts, bank warnings, prize wins
- Phishing emails – fake invoices, account lockouts, too-good job offers
- Fraud calls – grandparent scams, fake tech support, CRA threats
- Social media DMs – crypto investments, romance scams, marketplace fraud
- Any ‘too good to be true’ offer – if it smells off, send it over
Pricing
Single Verdict
$3.99 one-time
- One suspicious message, checked live by a human
- Verdict in minutes during open hours
- Plain-language explanation + exact next steps
- Perfect for: “I just got this weird text”
MOST POPULAR
Family Shield
$13.99/month
- Unlimited verdicts for your whole household
- Priority responses, skip the queue
- Monthly scam alert: the newest scams, explained simply
- Perfect for: protecting your parents and kids
- Covers up to 5 family members
Less than one streaming service. Way cheaper than falling for a single scam.
Not helpful? Your next verdict is free. No forms, no hassle, just ask in the chat.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the verdict?
Most verdicts land within 5 minutes during open hours (9am-9pm ET, 7 days a week). Outside hours, send it anyway and you’ll have your verdict within 12 hours.
What do I send you?
A screenshot works best. You can also copy-paste the text or describe a phone call. Never send passwords, banking logins, or SIN numbers. We don’t need them to check a scam.
What if the message is actually legit?
Then you get peace of mind, which is worth $3.99. We’d always rather tell you ‘safely legit’ than have you ignore something real.
How do you check if something is a scam?
We verify the sender, inspect links without clicking them, check the wording against known fraud patterns, and search scam databases. It’s pattern recognition plus calm judgment, from a human.
Is this affiliated with the police or my bank?
No. We’re an independent service. If you’re a victim of fraud, we’ll point you to your bank and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, but we don’t replace them.
Can I buy this for my parents?
That’s our most popular use case. Family Shield covers the whole household, and yes, we’ll be extra patient explaining things simply.
What if I already clicked the link?
Tell us in the chat. Your verdict includes immediate damage-control steps: what to change, who to call, and what to watch for.
Still staring at that suspicious message?
Don’t guess. Don’t click. Check it.
Verdicts are general guidance based on common fraud patterns, not legal, financial, or professional advice. Scam Goggles is not affiliated with any bank, government agency, or law enforcement body. If you believe you are a victim of fraud, contact your bank immediately and report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501.
In the US, report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or 1-877-382-4357.