Scam & Phishing Email Checker: is this email legit?
Paste a suspicious email — or the links inside it — and get an instant, explained verdict on whether it is safe.
Phishing emails impersonate companies you trust — your bank, a delivery service, a streaming account, even your own workplace — to trick you into clicking a malicious link, opening a harmful attachment, or handing over your login details.
Modern phishing emails can look nearly identical to the real thing, complete with logos, formatting, and a sender name that appears genuine. The giveaways are usually in the details: the actual sending address, the real destination of the links, and small pressure cues in the wording.
Spidanest analyzes the content and links of an email together, checks any web addresses against live threat databases, and uses AI to judge whether the message is trying to impersonate a brand or manufacture urgency — then tells you plainly what it found.
Warning signs of a scam email
The sender’s real email address does not match the company it claims to be from (check the actual address, not just the display name).
A greeting like "Dear Customer" instead of your name, or wording that feels slightly off.
Urgent threats — your account will be closed, suspended, or charged unless you act now.
Links that, when you hover, point to an address unrelated to the supposed sender.
Unexpected attachments, especially .zip, .html, or documents asking you to "enable content."
A request to confirm your password, payment details, or personal information by replying or via a link.
How to verify a suspicious email
Check the real sender
Expand the sender address. A display name of "Bank Support" means nothing if the actual address is a random or lookalike domain.
Scan before you click or open
Paste the email text and its links into Spidanest. Do not open attachments from unverified senders.
Go to the source directly
If the email claims there is a problem with an account, log in by typing the official address yourself or using the app — never through the email’s links.
Report it
Use your mail provider’s "Report phishing" button, forward it to the impersonated company’s abuse address, and report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Not sure? Check it in seconds.
Paste the email text (and any links) or a screenshot into the scanner. Spidanest returns a clear risk score, a threat tier, and a plain-English explanation of exactly what it found — free to start.
Scan it free nowFrequently asked questions
How can I tell if an email is a phishing scam?
Check whether the real sending address matches the company, hover over links to see their true destination, and watch for urgent threats or requests for personal details. When in doubt, paste the email and its links into Spidanest for an explained verdict.
Is it safe to open a phishing email?
Opening the email to read it is usually safe. The risk comes from clicking its links, opening attachments, or replying. Avoid all three until the message is verified.
What if I clicked a link or entered my password?
Change that password immediately, and anywhere else you used it, then turn on two-factor authentication. If you entered payment details, contact your bank. Run a security scan if you opened an attachment.