Paste a suspicious email and we will read it for the obvious phishing signs. No sign-up, nothing stored. A sensible second opinion, in plain English.
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A display name that says "Microsoft" but a domain that does not match the real one.
02
Domains designed to look like a brand at a glance: "m1crosoft" instead of "microsoft".
03
Phrases like "urgent", "act now", "your account will be suspended" used to rush you.
04
"Verify your account", "confirm your details" or "sign in to confirm" via a link.
05
Wire transfers, gift cards, crypto, "parcel fees" or unexpected refunds.
06
Links to unusual top-level domains, IP addresses or URL shorteners that hide the host.
07
Mentions of .exe, .scr, .iso or password-protected archives.
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All capitals, multiple exclamation marks, generic greetings like "Dear customer".
09
A "company" emailing you from a gmail.com or outlook.com address.
This is a heuristic check, not a guarantee. If you are still unsure, do not click any links in the email, do not reply, and contact the supposed sender on a phone number you find independently. We can also have a look for you if you would like a second opinion.
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