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Is this message
real or fake?

Paste a suspicious WhatsApp message, a news headline, or describe a photo. We'll tell you plainly — and explain why.

💬 WhatsApp messages 📰 News headlines 🖼 Suspicious photos 📞 Voice call claims

Paste the message here

Works with WhatsApp forwards, SMS, emails, or anything someone sent you that felt strange.

Checking this message… give me a moment ⏳

Paste a headline or short article excerpt

Copy the headline or first paragraph of anything that surprised or alarmed you online.

Analysing this headline… one moment ⏳

Describe what you see in the photo or video

Describe who or what you see, what's being claimed about it, and where you received it.

Looking at the details you described… ⏳

How it works

No tech knowledge needed. Three steps, plain results.

1

Paste what worried you

Copy the message, headline, or describe the photo. No account needed.

2

We check the signals

Our AI looks at language patterns, urgency tricks, and known misinformation tactics.

3

Plain English answer

You get a clear verdict — Real, Likely Fake, or Uncertain — explained like a friend would.

Try an example

Click any card to load a real-world example into the checker.

5 signs something might be fake

Learn to spot the tricks — even without our tool.

Why we built this

AI-generated content is spreading faster than ever — fake voices, fake faces, fake news. Everyone is at risk, but older adults are targeted most often by sophisticated scams.

This tool was built on a simple belief: everyone, regardless of age or tech skills, deserves to navigate the internet safely.

This tool is AI-assisted and not infallible. When in doubt, always check with a trusted person or an official source directly.

Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about spotting AI fakes, scams, and misinformation.

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