Looks safe. You can generally follow this message. We found no typical signs of fraud.
For seniors
When in doubt, just ask.
Got a strange email or text? Paste it in - Scampilot tells you plainly whether it's real. No account, no app, no computer jargon.
No account
No sign-in required
No app
Runs in your normal browser
3 / day
Free checks
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Built for you
Big, clear, no jargon.
Scampilot was built with Renate, 72, in mind - not security experts.
One big input box
Paste the text, tap "Check". That's all you need to know.
Answer in plain words
"Likely a scam" or "Looks safe" - with one sentence of reasoning.
Clear next steps
Numbered and concrete: what to do now - and what not to do.
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In three steps
How to check a message.
No account needed. Up to 3 free checks per day.
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Open the suspicious message.
An email, text, or letter you're unsure about. Whether it's T-Online, Web.de, GMX, Gmail, or your iPad's mail app. Don't click any links!
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Select the text and paste it.
Highlight the text with your mouse and copy it (right-click → "Copy" or Ctrl+C, Cmd+C on a Mac). Then paste it into the big box on scampilot.de/check (Ctrl+V).
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Read the answer and follow it.
Tap the yellow "Check" button. In seconds you get a clear verdict and concrete steps - in plain words.
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What the answer means
Three possible answers. And what they mean.
Every answer has a colour and a symbol - so it's readable without reading glasses.
Be careful. A few things look suspicious. Please don't click any links yet. Read our reasoning first.
Likely scam. This message is very likely a fraud attempt. Please don't click on anything.
"If I could already tell, I wouldn't be asking."- Renate, 72
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If something already happened
What to do if you've already clicked?
Even after the click there are steps that help.
First: Don't panic. A single click is usually not yet damage - it gets dangerous only when you enter data on the linked page or download a file.
Second: If you entered a password, change it immediately - on the real provider's website (not via the link in the mail).
Third: If you downloaded a file, shut down the computer and call someone who knows their way around tech.
Emergency numbersCard-block hotline 116 116 (block payment cards). Police: 110 (financial damage). German consumer protection: 0900 1 77 44 44.
Your bankOnly call the number printed on your bank card. Not the number in the mail. Banks help you at night too.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to install an app or sign up?
No. Copy the suspicious email or SMS, paste it into Scampilot, and you get an answer in plain language right away - no account, no install.
Is it really free?
Yes. Up to 3 checks per day are free and need no account. There are no ads and no hidden costs.
What do I do if I already clicked or replied?
Stay calm. Change affected passwords, tell your bank if money is involved, and check the message here - the verdict lists the concrete next steps.